Focus on Psychological Flexibility Skills for the Human Rehabilitation Framework™
(HRF-ACT)
Course Description
***This course requires successful completion of A Functional Understanding of Human Rehabilitation: Rethinking Pain, Movement, and Manual Therapy – Overview Course prior to participation
This psychologist-led course is designed to explore and apply the six core Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) psychological flexibility processes within the Human Framework Rehabilitation (HRF). This highly specialized course seamlessly blends expert-led lectures, immersive laboratory sessions, and comprehensive case studies, all aimed at optimizing the clinical application of evaluation techniques. By actively participating in this multifaceted approach, participants will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively integrate ACT principles within the HRF, thereby cultivating psychological flexibility and enhancing patient outcomes.
Course Background
The study of movement and pain has undergone significant changes in the last four decades as increased effort to move healthcare from a biomedical to biopsychosocial approach for care. The Human Rehabilitation Framework (HRF)™ is the world’s first biopsychosocial process-based approach to rehabilitation, accessible by all disciplines to deliver care in a transdisciplinary manner. It addresses the criticisms of the Biopsychosocial (BPS) Model and is an evolutionary step forward for Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), providing a new perspective that synthesizes scientific evidence, clinical practice, and personalized care. The HRF™ is based on the scientific philosophy of Functional Contextualism and replaces differential diagnosis, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), Clinical Prediction Rules (CPRs), and Clinical Pathways with a process-based approach for evaluation and intervention. It supports advances in personalized precision medicine and the value-based care model, and is designed to be ready for the future of biomedicine and biopsychosocial research.
Course Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Physical and Occupational Therapist Assistants, Massage Therapists, Counselors/Social Workers, Nurses/Nurse Practitioners, Osteopaths, Physicians, Rehabilitation Professional Students
Course Objectives
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the six psychological flexibility processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and their integration within the Human Framework Rehabilitation (HRF), fostering a deep comprehension of their role in evaluation and treatment.
- Enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment skills by analyzing and synthesizing real-world case studies within the HRF, utilizing the psychological flexibility processes to inform evaluation strategies and treatment recommendations.
- Demonstrate effective application of the ACT psychological flexibility processes during evaluation and treatment sessions through role-plays and laboratory sessions, cultivating therapeutic skills to foster patient engagement, acceptance, and commitment to the rehabilitation process.
- Evaluate and apply evidence-based techniques for assessing and enhancing psychological flexibility within the context of evaluation processes, leveraging the synergy between the Human Framework Rehabilitation (HRF) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles.
- Develop effective communication and rapport-building skills with patients during evaluation sessions, utilizing the ACT psychological flexibility processes to foster a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship.
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Course Pricing Information
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This course is approved from The Michigan Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants for 15 CEUs and is eligible for PDR credit in the area of pain and symptom management for Michigan Physical Therapy Licensure.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations received at least 7 business days before the event are 100% refundable. There will be no refund for cancellations received later. If participants register and do not attend, they are still responsible for full payment. Participants will need to contact Dynamic Principles, LLC. via phone or email with a request for refund. Dynamic Principles, LLC. will process the participant’s refund within 3-5 business days from the day the request is received.
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