ACT at Duke
COVID-19
Research Study
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The ACT Training and Networking Event on May 29-31 has been rescheduled for August 7-9, 2020 and will be held at Penn Pavilion on Duke University's campus. Registration is currently closed; however, it will reopen if current registered participants are unable to attend due to the change.
We are excited about this late summer event and think it will be a nice reprieve from the extended social distancing.
In the meantime, resources for COVID-19 related stress can be found here.
What's Happening
In 2019-2020
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ACT at Duke
ACT at Duke is a program of research, clinical services and professional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and contextual behavioral science.
This site is a resource for:
• Individuals interested in receiving ACT therapy.
• Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, psychiatry residents, psychology interns, and other professionals interested in receiving ACT training.
• Students and fellows interested in ACT-relevant research experience.
• Professionals interested in ACT-informed research collaborations.
ACT at Duke was founded by Dr. Rhonda Merwin in 2011. Dr. Merwin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center, a Peer-Reviewed ACT Trainer and a Licensed Psychologist.
Program Highlights
Therapists specializing in ACT
ACT at Duke offers individual therapy for adults and adolescents with a variety of presenting problems (e.g., anxiety, depression). Practitioners specialize in ACT, but are broadly trained in evidence-based practices and have additional expertise in eating disorders, psychological issues in type 1 diabetes and other endocrine disorders, and functional assessment of child behavior problems and parent training.
Training
ACTivities
ACT at Duke provides professional training in ACT and contextual behavioral science, relational frame theory (RFT) and clinical behavior analysis at the beginner, immediate and advanced levels. Continuing education credits are offered for most events.
Research to help alleviate human suffering
Service
& Community
Announcements
In the media
ACT at Duke gives back by offering a monthly community consultation session for local students and providers. Individuals interested in participating are encouraged to complete the interest form.
ACT at Duke is also partnered with ACT Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science and AHEC to bring cost effective workshops and other training events to the community.
ACT at Duke, in collaboration with ACT Carolinas and MACACBS is hosting an Intensive ACT Training and Networking Event on August 7-9th! Earn up to 18 CEs. Students receive a 25% discount. Space is limited. Register is closed. Use the Contact Form to be added to the waitlist.
ACT for Anorexia Nervosa: A Guide for Clinicians is now available in hard and soft back, and as an e-book. This book was written by Rhonda Merwin in collaboration with Dr. Nancy Zucker, Director of the Duke Center for Eating Disorders and Dr. Kelly Wilson, Co-Founder of ACT.
Dr. Merwin discusses the book and ACT for restrictive eating and weight loss in a recent episode of Psychologists Off the Clock with host Diana Hill, PhD.
Dr. Rhonda Merwin is quoted in several recent articles that raise awareness about eating disorders. Check them out here:
When Did Food Become the Enemy?
Could Social Media's 'Healthy Food' Focus Be Contributing to a Little-Known Eating Disorder?
Are Eating Disorders Actually Rare?