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*FULLY BOOKED 1 day Course: An Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Created: 09/04/2026
News/Events Category: Training and Learning
When: 9.30am - 4.00pm, Tuesday 26 May 2026
Where: New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
This event is being organised by Fife Voluntary Action
Costs
This event is free to attend but to encourage attendance and try and ensure a good turnout to benefit all delegates, we will charge a non-attendance fee of £100.00 per delegate. By submitting a booking for this event you agree to pay this fee for those delegates who have places booked but do not attend.
Cancellations can be received up to 5 working days ahead of the event, thus avoiding non-attendance fees. A cancellation will only be valid if we have confirmed it with you. You can send somebody else in place of a booked delegate without incurring a non-attendance fee.
It is too late to book a place for this particular session, sorry about that.Course overview
All professionals working with children and young people who have experienced trauma frequently support individuals who feel overwhelmed by difficult thoughts and emotions. In an understandable attempt to cope, many people find themselves struggling to control, suppress, or avoid distressing internal experiences. Over time, this struggle can intensify suffering, leading to discouragement, hopelessness, and a sense of being stuck.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a compassionate, evidence-based alternative. As a third-wave psychological approach, ACT recognises emotional distress as a meaningful part of the human experience rather than something to be eliminated. ACT supports people to develop a different relationship with their thoughts and emotions, helping them step out of the internal “tug-of-war” and move towards what truly matters to them, even in the presence of pain or adversity.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for all professionals who work directly with children and young people experiencing emotional distress, including those affected by trauma. Participants may include professionals from health and mental health services, social work and social care, education, housing and third sector organisations, and justice, community, or family support services.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the fundamental principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including the Hexaflex model
- Describe the psychological theory and evidence base underpinning ACT
- Practise experiential ACT exercises for ethical and supportive practice
- Apply ACT-informed strategies to support trauma-related emotional distress
- Reflect on practitioner wellbeing, resilience, and sustainability
Contact: Mark Hutchison
Phone: 01592 760 727
E-mail: [email protected]
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