ACT Knowledge Project: A Practical Guide for Rehabilitation Providers
Presenter(s)
Lara Desrosiers OT Reg. (Ont.)
This course was designed for OTs, PTs, and other rehab professionals who want real-world strategies for bringing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into clinical practice. You’ll learn to use ACT both formally—with structured tools and practices —and informally, by weaving purposeful language and curiosity-driven questions into everyday sessions. Expect a range of practical strategies and case examples as well as ongoing mentorship to help you integrate these skills into your clinical work. You’ll leave with a clear foundation in ACT’s core processes and the confidence to tailor an ACT approach to your own caseload. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is gaining traction in rehab for a reason.
Clients across orthopedics, neurology, concussion, pelvic health, chronic pain, and mental health often struggle just as much with their relationship to symptoms as with the symptoms themselves. ACT offers an evidence-based way to help them build psychological flexibility—so they can get unstuck and move toward what matters, even when symptoms persist. This course was built for rehabilitation providers—especially OTs and PTs—who are ready for clear, concrete strategies to bring ACT into their practice. You’ll learn how to apply ACT both formally, using structured tools, handouts and metaphors, and informally, by weaving intentional language and curiosity-driven questions into everyday sessions.
The program begins with a 2-month deep dive, where self-paced lessons are paired with biweekly live calls, case examples, and guided reflections to help you move from theory to practice quickly. After the deep dive, you’ll continue to build momentum with a full year of ongoing access—revisiting the material anytime, downloading key resources, and joining live office hours for mentorship and support as you integrate ACT into your clinical work. You’ll also get BONUS Integration Guides—showing how ACT can be used not only as a powerful stand-alone intervention, but also as a lens to amplify the impact of the tools and approaches you already use in practice. You’ll leave with a strong foundation in ACT’s core processes, clarity on how ACT supports rehabilitation goals, and the confidence to adapt these tools for your unique caseload. Mental health clinicians who want to strengthen their ability to support clients struggling with physical symptoms are also welcome and will benefit from this course.