ACT on Life: Stop Struggling and Start Living

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1830 NE Grand Ave
Portland, 97211

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Open Classes at Portland Psychotherapy

Personal growth classes at Portland Psychotherapy for the public and professionals

This 9 week course gives people a chance to learn skills to help them learn to live their lives more effectively. This course uses scientifically-supported techiniques to help you:

• create a rich and meaningful life

• deepen relationships

• develop self-compassion

• be more mindful and present in your daily life

• skillfullly navigate life obstacles

• disarm anxiety and depression

• and get out of your mind and into your life!

When we get caught in struggles with difficult thoughts and feelings, we tend to lose contact with what's important to us. In ACT on Life, you'll learn techniques based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to break the grip of unwanted thoughts and feelings and more fully engage you life. The facilitators of this course do not present themselves as experts imparting their knowledge; rather, they are fellow travelers who use and practice ACT in their own lives. You'll learn how to choose valued directions and skillfully work with obstacles that get in your way. Our goal is to teach you skills that you can use to continue improving your life long after this course has ended.

Time: Monday evenings, 5:30-7:00. The next round of classes will start when there are enough people on the waitlist to run a class. Let us know you want to participate by getting a "ticket" above.

Cost: $180 total ($20 per class)* to be paid when registration become official.

*Note: No one is turned away because of inability to pay. Please contact us if you need a reduced fee.

About the Facilitators

Jason Luoma, Ph.D.is director of Portland Psychotherapy. After earning his doctorate, Jason spent four years at the University of Nevada, Reno studying ACT with its creator, Dr. Steven Hayes. Jason is an internationally recognized trainer in ACT and author of Learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a book popular with professionals for its mixture of sophistication and accessibility.

Brian Thompson, Ph.D. is a psychologist at Portland Psychotherapy. Before earning his doctorate in psychology, he obtained a master's degree at Naropa University where he studied mindfulness and meditation. He has spent the past year studying ACT with Jason and has presented on ACT and mindfulness in numerous professional settings.