Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - FULLY ACCREDITED (Udemy.com)
Explore ACT - highly researched proven method for stress management and happiness generation. CERTIFIED COURSE
Created by: Elmira Strange, PhD
Last updated September 2024
What you will learn
- Theoretical & practical knowledge of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- What psychotherapy & counselling sessions involve
- How to practice 'acceptance' & mindfulness in daily life
- How to identify values and enhance own life!
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 66% of them
- Reviews3,089#41 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length6.6 hourslonger than 83% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2024earlier than 57% of them
Course Description
Are you interested in learning about 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy'?
Perhaps you have heard that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a very effective tool for treating depression, anxiety, and many other psychological disorders. Did you know that ACT is also a great tool for managing our own thoughts and behaviours, improving our emotions and moods on daily basis?
In this course you will take 34 informative lectures taught by UK Research Psychologist and international lecturer on Psychology & Counselling - Elmira Strange, MPhil. In this course you will find out about many interesting ACT aspects (such as 'Acceptance' and 'Identifying Your Values') that you will be able to use for yourself and when working with other people.
In this course you will learn for example, what ‘Psychological Flexibility’ is and why you have to develop this skill if you want to feel more satisfied with your life. You will also learn how to practice 'Mindfulness' and 'Acceptance' in your daily life so that your cognitive state became more balanced over time. You will also find out why 'chasing happiness' is not such a good idea after all and what you can do about it.
You will also understand how to use 'metaphors' for managing your own thoughts and emotions so that you could regain control of what you think and how you feel on daily basis.
At the end of the course you will have access to 2 BONUS Lectures: "Stress & Anxiety Management" and "Psychology of Alcohol and Drug Addictions"
P.S. This course is now fully accredited by the IAOTH - International Association of Therapists!
P.P.S. At the end of the course you will see the instructions on how to obtain your certificate of completion.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
3,089 Reviews
Elmira Strange, PhD
Elmira Strange, PhD
Research Psychologist | Former UK University Lecturer | Online Educator
Dr Elmira Strange is a Research Psychologist (PhD) and former university lecturer based in the United Kingdom. She has taught Psychology and Counselling at university level in Wales and has extensive experience in research, academic writing, and higher education.
Over the past decade, she has created a wide portfolio of psychology courses reaching students worldwide. Her teaching style combines academic depth with clarity, making complex psychological theories accessible, structured, and practical.
Her areas of expertise include:
Criminal & Forensic Psychology
Personality & Abnormal Psychology
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Transpersonal & Spiritual Psychology
Emotional Healing and Self-Development
Elmira’s academic background is complemented by powerful lived experience. In 2012, she underwent life-saving surgery following a critical health crisis — an event that reshaped her understanding of resilience, trauma, and meaning. This experience continues to inform her work in psychological growth and transformation.
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Reviews
By Pengel Mirjam on 8/18/2026
So far so good with the information. I've noticed that some of the terms frequently appear in some of the description about ACT. I guess these are the most important facts of this therapy. Thank you for sharing.
By Michal Lihocky on 5/25/2026
Great course! Took quite a few courses from Elmira already, all are insightful and we'll taught. Thank you, and please continue creating more content!
By William Linder on 2/6/2024
Good class. Clear communication of concepts. I like the fact that she references other resources such as You Tube and books. I am VERY, VERY frustrated getting the Certificate. Has NOTHING to do with the course but with admin. The instructions do not work to get the cert (i.e. Support@Udemy.com), no support button or link on end of course page or anywhere Else I can find...either not there or not user friendly/intuitive process. i am very angry spending time trying to find it!!!!
By Seema Singh on 6/7/2023
It was amazing experience. Lecture video was very simple and well explained to be learnt by anyone. As a counsellor, I found it very informative for my clients as well as for myself.
By Yvette Pappalardo on 5/9/2023
There is incredible information to use personally and with your clients. Many tools are provided, including some used by our teacher. Elmira's knowledge of the science of psychology and her genuine and warm approach to teaching keeps me coming back for more; I have completed more than ten of Elmira's classes thus far. I am now using several of the ACT tools and enjoying the process. On to the next class! Keep it going Elmira; your students are paying attention.
By Scott B on 10/18/2021
I really enjoyed this course. It was well presented and thorough, with lots of interesting and practical information. I learned a lot from this course. I would highly recommend it to others.
By Anna Coppola on 6/1/2021
I enjoyed this course! I was eager to know and understand the foundations of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in order to use ACT in my own life and to later integrate into my coaching practice. I learned a lot about ACT and developed an solid understanding of it through the course. Plus, I came away with many easy and practical ways to use and practice ACT principles, tools, and techniques. Elvira’s teaching style drew me in and made it easy for me to keep coming back, lecture after lecture, until I was done.
By Gary T Carone on 12/20/2020
so far, yes
By Mary Grace David on 12/20/2020
She knows what shes talkinh about
By Andee Fonseca on 12/20/2020
This has been a great match for me and has provided a thorough and concise review about what ACT is.
By Michael Hester on 12/6/2020
Yes. This is a great topic and a great instructor
By Dr Himanshu Sharma on 11/25/2020
Yes
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