Course description

Unlock the power of modern behavioral analysis with this structured course focusing on the "third wave" of behavioral therapies. You will explore the theoretical underpinnings of RFT and learn how to apply the ACT Hexaflex model to help clients overcome psychological rigidity and live valued lives. The course combines theoretical depth with practical techniques, including the use of metaphors and clinical exercises.

  • Introduction to RFT: Understanding Derived Relational Responding and the difference between direct contingencies and relational learning.

  • Relational Frames: Mastering the core families of frames (coordination, distinction, opposition, comparison, etc.) to analyze complex verbal behavior.

  • Rule-Governed Behavior: Differentiating between Pliance, Tracking, and Augmenting to understand how rules influence client behavior and persistence.

  • ACT & The Hexaflex: A detailed breakdown of the six core processes of ACT: Acceptance, Defusion, Contact with the Present Moment, Self-as-Context, Values, and Committed Action.

  • Metaphors in Therapy: Learning how to use metaphors effectively to bypass literal language traps and facilitate experiential learning.

Course curriculum

    1. L00. Module Description

    2. L01. Introduction of Acceptance

    3. L02. Invitations to testing

    1. L01. Video Lesson

    2. L02. Presentation

    1. L01. Video Lesson

    2. L02. Presentation

    1. L01. Video Lesson

    2. L02. Presentation

    1. L02. Presentation

    1. L01. Practice

About this course

  • $20.00 / month
  • 53 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Who this course is for

  • Behavior Analysts (BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs)

    To expand their scope of practice by integrating RFT and ACT into their behavioral interventions.

  • Psychologists & Therapists

    To gain a behavioral understanding of cognition and enhance their clinical toolkit with ACT strategies.

  • Advanced Students of ABA

    To bridge the gap between Skinner’s Verbal Behavior and post-Skinnerian accounts of language.

  • Educators & Specialists

    To better understand rule-following behavior and how to support psychological flexibility in students.

Problems we help you solve

  • Psychological Rigidity: You struggle to help clients who are "stuck" in unhelpful thoughts or behaviors despite knowing what they "should" do.

  • Complexity of Language: You need a systematic way to analyze abstract concepts, humor, and complex reasoning using RFT.

  • Rule-Following Issues: You face challenges with clients who rigidly follow rules (pliance) or fail to adapt to natural consequences.

  • Lack of Practical Tools: You understand the theory of ACT but lack concrete metaphors and exercises to use in sessions.

Results after completion

After completing this course, you will be equipped to analyze complex verbal behavior and implement ACT-based interventions with confidence.

  • Master RFT Concepts: You will be able to define and identify relational frames and derived relational responding in clinical settings.

  • Apply the Hexaflex: You will learn to assess where a client stands on the six ACT processes and target specific deficits.

  • Enhance Motivation: You will be able to use "Augmenting" to link behavior change to a client’s deeply held values.

  • Use Clinical Metaphors: You will master the art of using metaphors to promote defusion and acceptance.

  • Promote Flexibility: You will have the skills to move clients from rigid rule-following to flexible, values-directed action.

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Course authors

Developer and Publisher:

UNOWA Sp. z o.o.

Zwierzyniecka 30/34, 60-814 Poznań, Poland

NIP: PL7812048012 KRS: 0001022658


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