Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training for Deep Clinical Integration

This week-long Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training is designed to deepen clinicians’ capacity to work more effectively with their clients and themselves. Led by Dr. Robyn D. Walser, the training integrates contemporary ACT theory with decades of clinical, research, and training experience.

The primary focus is helping clinicians move beyond conceptual understanding toward greater fluency in applying processes of change in real clinical contexts. Participants learn to recognize subtle patterns of avoidance, control, and fusion as they unfold in session.

Emphasis is placed on expanding the clinician’s capacity to remain oriented to the function of their interventions, especially when urgency, discomfort, or complexity arise.

Applying ACT Processes in Real Time

Throughout the week, clinicians engage in didactic teaching, clinical demonstrations, experiential exercises, and case-based discussion. Special attention is given to therapist process and moment-to-moment decision making.

Participants learn how to:

• Identify experiential avoidance and control strategies
• Apply functional analysis to client behavior
• Recognize short-term relief patterns that reinforce struggle
• Strengthen psychological flexibility

The training emphasizes responding in ways that foster flexibility rather than inadvertently reinforcing control or avoidance.

Therapist Process and “Tiny Moments of Choice”

A distinctive feature of this training is its focus on therapist internal experience. Clinicians explore how their own histories, urges, and discomfort can shape therapeutic choices.

ACT processes such as acceptance, defusion, values, and self-as-context are applied to the therapist’s experience in session. Participants practice noticing “tiny moments of choice,” including when to pause rather than push, name rather than bypass, or stay rather than fix.

These subtle moments accumulate to support meaningful change and strengthen therapeutic presence.

Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training Across Clinical Presentations

This Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training emphasizes functional analysis and values-guided intervention selection across a range of clinical presentations. Trauma-related difficulties, chronic suffering, and complex relational dynamics are addressed.

Clinicians leave with:

• Greater fluency in applying the six core ACT processes
• Increased precision in intervention selection
• Expanded ACT-consistent responses
• Renewed clarity and vitality in their practice

*Breaks not applicable for CEs.

This workshop is approved for 16.25 CE hours by Praxis Continuing Education and Training.

Your Retreat Experience Includes:

• 7 nights all-inclusive accommodations (Saturday, January 30 – Saturday, February 6, 2027) at Dreams Jade Resort & Spa.*
• One workshop registration with Robyn Walser
• Daily training (9:00 am – 12:30 pm)
• Access to resort amenities
• All meals, drinks, and snacks included

*Each package includes a 7-night all-inclusive resort stay and one workshop registration. Workshop participants must book through the official Leading Edge Cancun registration process.

About the Resort

Located along the Caribbean coastline just outside Cancun, Dreams Jade Resort & Spa offers a beautiful beachfront setting for both learning and relaxation. This all-inclusive resort provides the perfect balance of professional development and rejuvenation including:

• Beachfront location with stunning ocean views
• Multiple pools and private beach access
• All-inclusive dining, drinks, and snacks
• On-site restaurants, cafés, and bars
• Fitness center and wellness facilities
• Spa services available (additional cost)

Getting There

• Airfare is not included in your retreat package.
• Please plan to fly into Cancun International Airport (CUN) on Saturday, January 30, 2027
• The resort is approximately 20–25 minutes from the airport.

Airport Transfers

• Airfare is not included in your retreat package and must be arranged separately.
• Private transfers and taxis are easily arranged at the airport
• We will provide recommended transfer options prior to your arrival

Extending Your Stay

Interested in arriving early or staying longer?

We’re happy to assist with extended stay arrangements — please contact us for details.

About the Location

Located in Puerto Morelos, just south of Cancun, this quieter coastal area offers a more relaxed atmosphere while still being close to the airport and major attractions.