When

Monday September 30, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
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This is an online event. 
 

 
 

Contact

Kevin Polk 
The Psychological Flexibility Group 
 
kevin@drkevinpolk.com 
 

8-week training: The Matrix with Trauma Memories 

 

You and three fellow students will train with Kevin Polk over eight weeks (four live sessions) learning the science and art of using ACT the Matrix with trauma memories. From setting up the ACT the Matrix process in session 1 to advanced blending in session four, you will learn how to change a person's relationship with his or her trauma history for the better.

Registration is limited to only four (4) students.

When: Written Study Materials will be sent Sept. 16, 2013. Live, one-hour webinar sessions will be October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013 at 5pm New York City time. Followed by two more weeks of email questions for a total of 8 weeks.

Location: Online (StartMeeting.com) This is used so students can see the virtual whiteboard and the sessions can easily be recorded. You will receive an invitation from StartMeeting after you register. Read the invitation and download the StartMeeting program (it's very small) prior to the first session.

Equipment: Either a Mac or Windows machine for the video and headphones for the audio. You can also dial in to an audio only number (and not use the headphones). If you have a graphics tablet, then you can take over the whiteboard at times.

High Speed Internet (cable or DSL) is required for the video portion, but not the audio.

Recordings: Every webinar session will be recorded. A secure link will be sent to all registered students. Any computer with high speed internet can be used to watch the recording.

Agenda:

On September 16 you will receive some basic Matrix and ACT reading materials to study. You can email Dr. Polk with questions prior to the first session on October 1, 2013. Then the sessions will begin:

Session 1 (Oct 1): Basic ACT and Matrix setup.

Session 2 (Oct. 8): Sorting: How to invite people to do sorting (a strong form of perspective taking and defusion) with Yes...And and other techniques.

Session 3 (Oct 15): Blending: How to introduce blending of trauma memories and what is the scientific explanation of blending.

Session 4 (Oct 22): Putting it all together so that you can help any client change the relationship with trauma memories for valued living.

Note: You will only see the October 1 date when registering.

Unlimited email follow-up for two weeks: Once finished, you can email Dr. Polk with questions for two more weeks to round out your training experience.

Steve Hayes, co-founder of ACT says, “The Matrix opens the door to ACT in a way that is direct, simple, and useful. Kevin is not just its developer: he a master in its use. He lays down a great foundation for a more psychologically flexible approach to life and work.”

About the Instructor: Kevin Polk is a peer-reviewed ACT trainer and principle developer of the matrix diagram. He is also the co-editor of "The ACT Matrix" to be puclished by New Harbinger March 1, 2014. When not training the ACT Matrix, he is a happily married family man with three wonderful children. He enjoys doing all sorts of project.