Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - An introduction for adults on the spectrum and parents/carers - In Focus Family Workshop - NETLEY

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - An introduction for adults on the spectrum and parents/carers:

In Focus Family Workshop

Can we ever be truly happy? Will our lives always be this hard? What can we realistically do about it? This workshop aims to give you an overview of what Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is and how it can support you, or those you care for..

An experienced ACT therapist with many years’ experience working with people on the spectrum will cover, and provide opportunities to explore:

• Mindfulness exercises;
• Discuss new concepts;
• Experiments and sharing;
• New strategies; and
• Self care.

This session is for adults who are on the spectrum and parents or carers of children or adults on the spectrum, and is aimed at people who are interested in attending the ACT therapeutic group. The workshop may also be of interest for people who would like more information, and a better understanding of ACT in general.

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Workshop Definitions:

General Workshops are designed to give participants a better understanding of autism.  They present a broad range of effective strategies that participants can use to improve their practice when working with individuals on the spectrum. These workshops are suited to participants who have not attended previous Autism SA workshops.

In Focus Workshops are designed for participants who have a good general knowledge and understanding of autism. These sessions are for those wanting to enhance their professional practice by developing skills to support individuals in specific areas relating to autism. It is recommended that participants first attend a General Workshop prior to attending an In Focus Workshop.

Autism SA has a highly experienced and diverse training team which includes consultants, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and facilitators who have extensive experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum in a range of settings.

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Notice:

To ensure we prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and reduce the risk of exposure to our clients, our staff and visitors, when you arrive you will be asked to examine your own health and complete a form that will ask the following questions:

1. Have you been in close contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (or suspected, awaiting a test outcome) coronavirus?
2. Have you returned from overseas in the past 14 days?
3. Have you returned from interstate in the past 14 days?
4. Are you feeling sick with fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fatigue?
5. Have you been instructed by a healthcare professional to get tested for COVID-19?

Please note that if you are unwell or at risk of COVID-19, you will not be able to attend the face-to-face workshop at that time. Our team will work with you to find an alternative solution.