Webcast Recording: Applying ACT strategies to a cancer population within the context of COVID -19

Webcast Recording: Applying ACT strategies to a cancer population within the context of COVID -19

Topics covered: 

• An overview of ACT principles
• How the foundations of ACT suit working with uncertainty within the context of the pandemic
• Application of the core components of ACT
• Examples of using these components in a debriefing or clinical setting
• Suggested resources for further learning.

About the Presenter:

Dr Toni Lindsay (doctorate clinical & health psychology) – Clinical Psychologist
Toni Lindsay is a Clinical Psychologist who has been working in the field of oncology and haematology for approximately eight years. She completed her training in clinical psychology in 2009 and has been working at RPA/Chris O’Brien Lifehouse ever since. Toni works with patients of all ages, including children and adults, but has a particular interest in working with adolescents and young adults. Toni regularly attends professional development activities to keep up to date with changes in practice, and is the chair of the adolescent and young adult group at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Toni works with a range of therapies including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy as well as existential therapy. She is currently the Acting Team Leader for the psycho-oncology service.

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