ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT): Mindfulness Advanced (Udemy.com)
FULLY ACCREDITED & CERTIFIED Course for Anxiety Management, Depression, and Positive Psychology
Created by: Elmira Strange, PhD
Last updated August 2025
What you will learn
- Master the Six Core Processes of ACT: Understand and apply Cognitive Defusion, Acceptance, Present Moment Awareness, Self-as-Context, Values, and Comm Action
- Integrate ACT with Mindfulness and Positive Psychology: Learn practical mindfulness techniques to enhance emotional regulation and discover positive psychology
- Address a Range of Mental Health Challenges: Go beyond anxiety and depression to apply ACT principles to conditions like OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, and more
- Implement Cognitive Restructuring Techniques: Gain hands-on skills in cognitive restructuring to help reshape negative thought patterns, and enhance resilience
How it compares
Against the other 503 rated Udemy courses in Teaching & Academics on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 58% of them
- Reviews32#485 of 504 by number of reviews
- Length3 hoursshorter than 57% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2025more recently than 71% of them
Course Description
Unlock the transformative power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in this comprehensive, accredited course that integrates mindfulness and positive psychology techniques.
Designed for both beginners and those familiar with ACT, this course delves into the foundational principles of ACT while offering advanced strategies to help individuals manage anxiety, depressive disorders, negative thinking, and general unhappiness. By combining recent research with practical exercises, you'll learn how to apply ACT to real-world mental health challenges.
In addition to learning the basics of ACT, you will explore how to integrate mindfulness practices and cognitive restructuring techniques to achieve deeper psychological flexibility and well-being.
Led by Elmira Strange, an experienced research psychologist with over 10 years of teaching experience and over 120,000 students worldwide, this course offers an interactive, hands-on learning experience for anyone seeking personal or professional development in mental health.
What You’ll Learn:
Master the six core processes of ACT: Cognitive Defusion, Acceptance, Present Moment Awareness, Self-as-Context, Values, and Committed Action
Apply ACT beyond anxiety and depression to mental health disorders like OCD, chronic pain, PTSD, and eating disorders
Explore mindfulness practices that align with ACT principles for more effective emotional regulation
Discover the science of positive thinking and how it differs from traditional cognitive restructuring techniques
Gain practical tools and strategies to set goals, make value-based decisions, and overcome emotional pain
Who This Course is For:
Individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, or negative thinking
Therapists, counsellors, and mental health professionals seeking to expand their toolkit
Those interested in mindfulness, positive psychology, or self-improvement
Students of psychology or psychotherapy looking for an accredited and certified course
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills to apply ACT principles in a variety of mental health contexts and create lasting change in your life or the lives of others. Take the first step toward a more fulfilling, values-based life today!
Accreditation & Certification: Upon completion of this course, you will receive an accredited certificate, demonstrating your knowledge of ACT and its applications in mental health.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
32 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 Jody Klaus on 5/31/2026
Better than expected. Incredibly practical and applicable
By Abhirami Anilkumar on 5/4/2026
I liked that practical techniques were integrated. I just wish a few more metaphors were introduced to us since I am aware that ACT has a plethora.
By Ronel Megan Van Heerden on 4/14/2026
Excellent as always
By Maria Evelyn Jovel-Rollins on 2/14/2026
Yes, I think it is a good choice I made to take this course, I like the introduction and before I read a book about ACT. I'm a mental health counselor and I used ACT in my counselling sessions.
By Manvi Dhoopar on 12/7/2025
I was hoping to learn more in-depth ACT based exercises because I already knew the ones that were covered in this course prior to taking it. This course is good for someone who knows nothing about ACT.
By Harini Banwari on 12/1/2025
I like how the course has recommendations for resources.
By julia Walsh on 7/30/2025
Very clear and well structured. Presenter is engaging.
By Robert Daley on 7/25/2025
I'm currently in therapy where we are using ACT. This course has been extremely helpful.
By nayanathara j on 3/2/2025
the course and the content seems to be relevant but incorporation of more examples in explaining the concepts instead of just the definitions would be more useful.
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