ACT interventions in SUD treatment

This training is designed to provide clinicians, counselors, and behavioral health professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into treatment for substance use disorders. Participants will learn how ACT’s focus on psychological flexibility, mindfulness, and values-based living can help clients move beyond avoidance and control strategies that often fuel addictive behavior. ACT emphasizes helping clients build a new relationship with thoughts, emotions, and urges rather than trying to eliminate them. This shift allows individuals in recovery to recognize cravings and difficult emotions without being controlled by them, making space for healthier choices aligned with their values. By focusing on acceptance and committed action, ACT supports clients in creating a life that is not defined by substance use, but by purpose, meaning, and long-term recovery goals. Classes are held in person from 1-5:00 pm at the Alumni Outpatient Center in the SECU Lecture Hall on the Fellowship Hall campus.