Are you ready to supercharge your ACT skills?

Come join us for the highly popular and unique 2 year training program in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with world class trainers

There’s a reason why this course is sold out every time we open it. It simply is one of a kind! This program offers 2 years of specialist training and supervision for mainly psychologists and doctors. The program is a hybrid of face-to-face training in Copenhagen (Denmark) as well as online training with world renowned ACT trainers.

Next course starts April 2023

Imagine the Possibilities

Are you ready to take your therapeutic skills to the next level?

Imagine being the therapist that you could be. Imagine what it will feel like when you’re fluent, flexible and confident in ACT. Imagine what it’s like when you know exactly what to do, why you should do it and how to do it. This program teaches you the head, the hands and the heart of ACT.

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Introducing

The 2 year training program in ACT

Teaching you how to be fluent and flexible in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Quick facts about the program

Trainers and supervisors: Kelly Wilson, Kirk Strosahl, Robyn Walser, Niklas Törneke, Benjamin Schoendorff, Patricia Robinson, Louise Hayes, Russ Harris & Rikke Kjelgaard
Who this is for: psychologists and doctors. 25% of the available seats can be assigned to therapists with other relevant academic background
Content: 90 hours of training
Your investment: 45000 DKK. Partial payment is offered at signup
Supervision: we offer 60 hours of supervision as an add-on package. Supervision is optional and costs 30.000 DKK
Location: all face-to-face trainings are held at Park-Inn by Radisson Copenhagen Airport Hotel in Denmark. Online trainings will be on Zoom
Language: all training and supervision is in English
When: next program starts April 2023
Availability: there's a limited amount of seats. When the training is sold out you can sign up for the waitlist and will be offered a new seat in the next program starting in 2025

training overview

Training dates

17/4-2023 – kl. 9-16 – ACT primer v/Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

18/4-2023 – kl. 9-16 – ACT from a basic science perspective v/Niklas Törneke (Copenhagen)

19/4-2023 – kl. 9-16 – ACT from a basic science perspective v/Niklas Törneke (Copenhagen)

7/6-2023 – kl. 18-21 – The Heart of ACT v/Robyn Walser (Zoom)

8/6-2023 – kl. 18-21 – The Heart of ACT v/Robyn Walser (Zoom)

11/9 – 2023 – kl. 18-21 – Mindfulness for two v/Kelly Wilson (Zoom)

12/9 – 2023 – kl. 18-21 – Mindfulness for two v/Kelly Wilson (Zoom)

28/11 – 2023 – kl. 9-16 – Practice what you preach v/Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

29/11 – 2023 – kl. 9-16 – Practice what you preach v/Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

5/2-2024 – 2024 – kl. 9 – 12 – Trauma Focused ACT v/Russ Harris (Zoom)

6/2-2024 – 2024 – kl. 9 – 12 – Trauma Focused ACT v/Russ Harris (Zoom)

8/4 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – DNA-V v/Louise Hayes (Zoom)

9/4 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – DNA-V v/Louise Hayes (Zoom)

28/5 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 – Shaping psychological flexibility v/Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

29/5 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 – Shaping psychological flexibility v/Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

16/9 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Focused ACT v/Kirk Strosahl and Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

17/9 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Focused ACT v/Kirk Strosahl and Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

11/11 – 2024 – kl. 13 – 16 – The Matrix v/Benjamin Schoendorff (Zoom)

12/11 – 2024 – kl. 13 – 16 -The Matrix v/Benjamin Schoendorff (Zoom)

9/12 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 – ACT with fidelity and self compassion v/Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

10/12 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 – ACT with fidelity and self compassion v/Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

Supervision group #1 (sold out)

3/5 – 2023 – kl. 9-16 – Niklas Törneke (Copenhagen)

21/8 – 2023 – kl. 18-21 – Robyn Walser (Zoom)

22/8 – 2023 – kl. 18-21 – Robyn Walser (Zoom)

2/10 – 2023 – kl. 18-21 – Kelly Wilson (Zoom)

3/10 – 2023 – kl. 18-21 – Kelly Wilson (Zoom)

27/11 – 2023 – kl. 9-16 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

6/3 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 – Niklas Törneke (Copenhagen)

6/5 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

7/5 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

30/9 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Kirk Strosahl (Zoom)

1/10 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Kirk Strosahl (Zoom)

7/10 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

8/10 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

25/11 – 2024 – kl. 13-16 – Benjamin Schoendorff (Zoom)

26/11 – 2024 – kl. 13-16 – Benjamin Schoendorff (Zoom)

3/3 – 2025 – kl. 9-16 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

Supervision group #2 (1 seat)

4/5 – 2023 – kl. 9-16 – Niklas Törneke (Copenhagen)

28/8 – 2023 – kl. 18-21- Robyn Walser (Zoom)

29/8 – 2023 – kl. 18-21- Robyn Walser (Zoom)

9/10 – 2023 – kl. 18-21 – Kelly Wilson (Zoom)

10/10 – 2023 – kl. 18-21 – Kelly Wilson (Zoom)

30/11 – 2023 – kl. 9-16 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

7/3 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 – Niklas Törneke (Copenhagen)

13/5 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

14/5 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

30/9 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

1/10 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

7/10 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Kirk Strosahl (Zoom)

8/10 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Kirk Strosahl (Zoom)

2/12 – 2024 – kl. 13-16 – Benjamin Schoendorff (Zoom)

3/12 – 2024 – kl. 13-16 – Benjamin Schoendorff (Zoom)

4/3 – 2025 – kl. 9-16 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Copenhagen)

Supervision group #3 (sold out)

4/5 – 2023 – kl. 9-16 v/Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

2/10 – 2023 – kl. 9-16 v/Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

4/12 – 2023 – kl. 9-16 v/Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

7/2 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 v/Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

30/5 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 v/Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

3/9 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 v/Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

1/10 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 v/Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

26/11 – 2024 – kl. 9-16 v/Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

4/2 – 2025 – kl. 9-16 – Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

5/3 – 2025 – kl. 9-16 – Rikke Kjelgaard (København)

Supervision group #4 (1 seat)

2/5 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

3/5 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

4/9 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

5/9 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

20/11 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

21/11 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

29/1 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

30/1 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

22/4-2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

23/4-2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

13/5 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Robyn Walser (Zoom)

14/5 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Robyn Walser (Zoom)

9/9 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

10/9 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

25/11 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

26/11 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

13/1 – 2025 – kl. 18-21 – Kirk Strosahl (Zoom)

14/1 – 2025 – kl. 18-21 – Kirk Strosahl (Zoom)

24/2 – 2025 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

25/2 – 2025 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

Supervision group #5 (4 seats)

24/5 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

25/5 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

4/9 – 2023 – kl. 18-21- Robyn Walser (Zoom)

5/9 – 2023 – kl. 18-21- Robyn Walser (Zoom)

9/10 – 2023 – kl. 18-21- Robyn Walser (Zoom)

10/10 – 2023 – kl. 18-21- Robyn Walser (Zoom)

5/12 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

6/12 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

29/1 – 2024 – kl. 13-16 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

30/1 – 2024 – kl. 13-16 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

15/4 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

16/4 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

15/5 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

16/5 – 2024 – kl. 9-12 – Louise Hayes (Zoom)

25/11 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Kirk Strosahl (Zoom)

26/11 – 2024 – kl. 18-21 – Kirk Strosahl (Zoom)

13/1 – 2025 – kl. 18-21 – Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

14/1 – 2025 – kl. 18-21 – Patricia Robinson (Zoom)

6/3 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

7/3 – 2023 – kl. 9-12 – Rikke Kjelgaard (Zoom)

one of a kind

What are the founders of ACT saying about this program?

Steven Hayes

This is an exemplary program with excellent workshop leaders and the kind of follow through that can make a permanent difference in your practice. Highly recommended.

Kelly Wilson

I think Rikke has put together the most varied and talented set of trainers and topics that I have ever seen, anywhere. Setting aside my own part in this, and recognizing that I already have had the benefit of many years of great training, I would say that I would learn a lot from Rikke’s course. A lot! It is filled with people I love and respect.

Kirk Strosahl

The ACT clinical training program offered by Rikke is the best single training program we’ve seen in Europe. For the last ten years, we’ve had the privilege of working with Rikke and the excited learners that this program produces. The program offers a beautiful blend of ongoing clinical supervision based training and didactic instruction by the most highly respected ACT experts in the world. This program gives you not only the essential skills you need to practice ACT, but also high level clinical skills that will allow you to take your clinical practice to a completely different level. This is an investment in your professional development that will pay off handsomely for years to come!

The Curriculum

What you'll learn in this course

ACT primer

In this module you’ll get an introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and meet your peers.

trainer:

Rikke Kjelgaard

ACT From a Basic Science Perspective

Learn the behavioural principles and the theory that ACT is based on: Relational Frame Theory.

trainer:

Niklas Törneke

The Heart of ACT

In this training you will learn about experiential avoidance and it’s pathological effects. You will also learn about how to do proces based ACT through intense experiential training.

trainer:

Robyn Walser

Mindfulness for Two

Get to know ACT from the inside out and learn experiential case conceptualisation. You will be trained in how to stay present during your clinical conversations with your clients.

trainer:

Kelly Wison

Practice What You Preach

In this workshop you will learn the processes of psychological flexibility from the inside out practicing metaphors and exercises in ACT.

trainer:

Rikke Kjelgaard

Trauma Focused ACT

In this training you will learn a a compassion-based, exposure-centered approach to doing ACT when working with trauma patients.

trainer:

Russ Harris

DNA-V

In this training you’ll learn the DNA-V model that helps people learn the skills that they need to thrive, grow, be the best that they can be, and live lives that are meaningful and vital.

trainer:

Louise Hayes

Shaping Psychological Flexibility

In this workshop you will learn how to deliberately shape the processes of psychological flexibility based on behavioral techniques.

trainer:

Rikke Kjelgaard

Principles and Practice of Focused ACT

In this training you will learn to structure your sessions into focused and potentially shorter interventions.

trainers:

Patricia Robinson & Kirk Strosahl

Six Steps to Flexibility Using the ACT Matrix

Here will learn how to use and present the Matrix to clients. The Matrix is both a technique and a method of applying ACT and fostering psychological flexibility.

trainer:

Benjamin Schoendorff

ACT with Fidelity and Self Compassion

In this training you’ll be practicing you ACT fidelity skills and broadening your self compassion repertoire.

trainer:

Rikke Kjelgaard

come join us

Let your ACT adventure begin

Next program starts in April 2023

Meet your trainers

Rikke Kjelgaard

Rikke is a licensed psychologist, author of the first Swedish ACT book and peer reviewed ACT trainer.

With more than 400 workshops on her resume, Rikke is a popular educator in ACT.

Rikke is the organiser of the program.

Niklas Törneke

…or “Mr. RFT”, as I call him. Niklas is a doctor, psychotherapist and supervisor. And he is enormously skilled at RFT (the theory behind ACT). That he is also an expert in behaviourism just makes it all more wonderful. I cannot imagine a better teacher in ACT, ABC and RFT!

Kelly Wilson

Kelly is one of the founders of ACT. He is a psychologist, professor and author of many books and articles about ACT. He is known for his unique teaching style: deeply moving and simply unforgettable. Meeting Kelly is an experience that you don’t want to miss.

Robyn Walser

Oh, Robyn! Robyn is a psychologist and expert in ACT. She has been in ACT from the very beginning. She has written several books and articles in ACT and is often referred to as “the trainers trainer”. She is the one that teaches us to teach ACT. She is a huge rolemodel and an extraordinary teacher and human being. One of a kind!

Kirk Strosahl

Kirk is one of the founders of ACT. He is a psychologist and author of many books and articles about ACT. Kirk is also a co-inventor of the Focused ACT model. In my humble opinion he is also one of the worlds most skilled clinicians. It’s pleasure attending his trainings where everything is “hands-on” and very useful. To see him do live roleplays has made a profound impact in many clinicians lives. Worldclass!

Patricia Robinson

Patricia is a psychologist and expert in ACT. She has been in ACT from the very beginning. She has written several books and articles in ACT and is the co-founder of Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is training clinicians in the use of ACT in primary care settings. Patricia is an extraordinary teacher, human and touches the hearts of her trainees every. single. time.

Benjamin Schoendorff

Benji is a psychologist and expert in ACT. He has specialised in The Matrix. Benji has an incredible way of making difficult things comprehensible and his teaching style is both humorous and deeply moving. When training with Benji you are guaranteed to get tools that you can start using right away. Benji is an extraordinary human who also willingly and courageously walks the talk in his trainings.

Louise Hayes

Louise is a psychologist, author and expert in ACT. She has written several books and articles in ACT and took the world by storm with her work and books about ACT for both young people and adults. She is the author of a recent empowerment selfhelp book on using ACT to build your life your way. Louise is a fellow and past-president of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science and one of my greatest rolemodels.

Russ Harris

Russ Harris is a doctor, therapist and life coach. He is the author of the international best-selling self-help book ‘The Happiness Trap’ and is a world-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. He has written several textbooks and selfhelp books in ACT and for many he is the world famous Rockstar of ACT.

"Don't hesitate for a second signing up for this"

Since ACT is so experiential it has been very rewarding to participate in this training. We were doing all the exercises on ourselves and the effects of learning by doing were amazing and not something you can read about in a book. I highly and warmly recommend this training program. If you want to learn ACT, try out ACT personally and have fun while you connect with wonderful people, you shouldn’t hesitate for even a second to sign up for this.

METTE KRUSE

LIC. PSYCHOLOGIST

Training overview