Dr. Sheri Turrell, a psychologist based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in working with adolescents and adults through individual and group therapy, primarily utilizing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). With over a decade of experience in this modality, Dr. Turrell has developed a profound appreciation for the ACT model. In this course, she introduces a clinical case to demonstrate ACT case conceptualization for adolescents with anxiety.
Understanding Adolescent Anxiety: An ACT-Based Approach
Key Points
- Emory, a 17-year-old non-binary individual, presents with longstanding anxiety exacerbated by academic pressures and social concerns.
- The case conceptualization focuses on using ACT to increase Emory’s psychological flexibility, emphasizing values-driven action over symptom elimination.
- Therapy will address Emory’s rumination, avoidance behaviors, and social withdrawal through mindfulness, acceptance, and behavioral strategies.
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