Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and its relevance to GP practice

St Patrick's Mental Health Services is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service provider. Our vision is to see a society where all citizens are empowered and given the opportunity to live mentally healthy lives. We aspire to provide the highest quality mental healthcare, promote mental health, and advocate for the rights of those who experience mental health difficulties.

St Patrick's Mental Health Services

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services is delighted to host a GP Webinar on the topic of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

During the webinar, Aisling Leonard-Curtin and Dr Trish Leonard-Curtin, Counselling Psychologists at St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS), who are trainers in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and co-authors of the book The Power of Small, will discuss ACT and its relevance to general practice.ACT is an evidence-based, third wave psychological intervention that combines acceptance and mindfulness techniques with commitment and behaviour change techniques to enhance psychological flexibility. With over 1,000 randomised controlled trials demonstrating its effectiveness in various contexts, populations, and presenting issues such as <a href="https://www.stpatricks.ie/mental-health/depression" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">depression</a>, <a href="https://www.stpatricks.ie/mental-health/anxiety" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">anxiety</a>, <a href="https://www.stpatricks.ie/st-patricks-mental-health-services-enewsletter/march-2019/diagnosis-and-management-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-in-primary-care" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)</a>, trauma, and <a href="https://www.stpatricks.ie/mental-health/addiction-dual-diagnosis" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">addiction</a>, ACT aims to help us move toward what truly matters to us as individuals while accepting what is beyond our control.<a href="https://www.stpatricks.ie/media-centre/events/2023/september/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-gp-webinar" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The webinar</a> will explore Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT), a condensed version of ACT specifically designed for primary care settings. It will provide insights into how GPs can incorporate elements of FACT into their general practice, thereby expanding their understanding of ACT.Additionally, the webinar will equip GPs with the knowledge to identify situations where ACT may be beneficial for their patients, and it will offer guidance on <a href="https://www.stpatricks.ie/gps-referrals/referrals-admissions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">referral pathways</a> for accessing ACT services.The webinar will also offer GPs the opportunity to integrate ACT into their personal lives, as research has shown that doing so can enhance psychological well-being and reduce the likelihood of experiencing burnout.The webinar will take place from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on 26 September. Registration will open shortly. GPs can submit their questions in advance by emailing communications@stpatricks.ie or during the webinar using the question and answer function on Zoom. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) will be sought for this event and announced at a later date.Queries or accessibility requirements around attending this webinar can be emailed to communications@stpatricks.ie.

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