Participate in a Research Study on the Impact of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Physical Therapists’ Well-being and Psychological Flexibility

You are invited to participate in a research study on the impact of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on physical therapists’ well-being and psychological flexibility.

This study has been approved by Widener University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB protocol #59-21).

As a pain practitioner, you know that a biomedical approach alone often fails to effectively treat all chronic pain symptoms. This has led to widespread acceptance and adoption of the biopsychosocial model of care.

ACT is a proven intervention that utilizes psychologically-informed treatment for chronic pain. With the knowledge you gain from participating in this study, you’ll be able to implement proven ACT principles and techniques to help treat your patients with chronic pain and improve their outcomes.

• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist
• 2019 or 2020 graduate of a United States DPT program

This 8-week, self-paced, and 100% online course in ACT will cover the following topics:

Week 1: The Science and Theory-the nuts and bolts of the ACT model for pain
Week 2: Stuck, Not Broken-moving from avoidance to being open, aware, and active
Week 3: Values-Guided Action-the missing ingredient to the secret sauce in pain care
Week 4: Cognitive Defusion-unhook and gain distance from your thoughts
Week 5: Nurturing Acceptance-retrain the “willingness muscle” to embrace life and live fully
Week 6: Present Moment Awareness & Self-as-Context-build the awareness to be here-now and grow bigger than pain
Week 7: Committed Action-set your compass and move your feet towards what matters

You will have a total of 10 weeks to work through the course content at your own pace. You will also receive 2 FREE, 90-minute coaching calls with your course instructor, Dr. Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, CNS, and expert in ACT!

Enroll in the ACT Research Study Now!

The study begins June 1, 2021. Reserve your spot today!

If you would like more information about the study, please contact Dr. Joe Tatta or Dr. Kerstin Palombaro. Their contact information is listed below, and they are available to answer any questions you have.

We look forward to meeting you.

Kerstin Palombaro, PT, PhD
Email: [email protected]
Phone:  215-817-6430 Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, CNS
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 646-498-8986

P.S. Please feel free to share this opportunity with other licensed 2019 or 2020 graduates of DPT programs that you may know!

This study has been approved by Widener University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB protocol #59-21).  Participation in this study is voluntary. ACT for Chronic Pain is approved for 20 CEUs for PTs