An Introduction to ACT in Practice: From Self-Discovery to Clinical Impact is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery. For this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via HAWAI'I ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
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Join Free →Join Nicole Skotz for an interactive introduction to the core concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—explored through a behavior-analytic lens. Through self-reflective exercises and hands-on learning, you'll start with personal discovery and move toward exploring the clinical impact ACT can have on your practice. This training offers a real-time experience of ACT in action, giving you a taste of how it can enhance the effectiveness of ABA strategies while helping you connect more meaningfully with your work and your clients.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Nicole Skotz, M.S., BCBA, is a behavior analyst with nearly a decade of experience supporting neurodiverse teens and adults. Over the years, she has worked in clinical settings, built programs for adolescents, launched a CEU platform called Beyond the Task List, and most recently, founded her own private practice.In her work, Nicole combines her expertise in behavior analysis with ACT and RFT with a focus on executive functioning and ADHD. She’s especially passionate about helping individuals better understand how their brains work so they can navigate challenges with more clarity and confidence.Her current focus includes supporting individuals with ADHD and anxiety, and designing continuing education workshops for professionals. Through her trainings, she aims to make topics like ACT and ADHD more practical and relevant for behavior analysts. Above all, Nicole is committed to evolving as a professional and helping others do the same-both in how they practice and how they show up in the world.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.