November 13, 2026 – LIVE WEBINAR – Incorporating the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Framework into Therapy with Clients Who Stutter

November 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM CST

Considerable evidence exists to support the use of cognitive behavioral therapies in the treatment of clients who stutter. Historically, however, speech-language pathologists have reported feeling poorly prepared – both clinically and academically – to work with this population. Therefore, continuing education courses that are both evidence-based and experiential in nature are essential to increase clinical competence and confidence.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 1999) is considered the third wave to cognitive behavioral therapy. ACT assists clients in living a valued-based life through the development of psychological flexibility. Clients can cultivate psychological flexibility by experiencing the six core processes of ACT – 1) contact with the present moment, 2) acceptance and willingness, 3) thought defusion, 4) self as context, 5) defining values, and 6) committed action. By incorporating these processes into therapy, clinicians can guide their clients in practicing willingness to come in contact with all thoughts and feelings that may arise during a moment of stuttering. Additionally, clients can learn to talk about their stuttering using less judgmental language, essentially defusing thoughts while looking at their stuttering from an outside perspective. This process can help clients to define their individual values and create committed actions, which allow them to live by their values – regardless of whether they stutter.

During this two-hour experiential session, the presenter will guide participants through exercises to help them better understand each core process of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework. Furthermore, a case study incorporating the ACT framework will be discussed to provide functional activities that participants can use to complement their current clinical practices.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

1. List and define the six core principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
2. Define psychological flexibility and its connection to therapeutic outcomes.
3. Describe at least three ways to implement Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into therapy sessions with people who stutter.

This course meets the requirement for Professional Development hours towards your ASHA renewal since it is approved by TSHA! You can count these hours towards ASHA renewal when you submit your Compliance Form.

Purchasing this course gives you access to the LIVE Webinar, as well as the RECORDED WEBINAR (for as long as it is active on the Knowledge Is Now Platform). This event will be recorded and available on demand within 10 days of the live event. Watch the recorded version at your own pace!