Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Level 1 training 8-weeks

This workshop introduces Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), a third-wave therapeutic approach that brings functional analysis into the therapeutic relationship. FAP’s proposed mechanism of action is using genuine therapist responses to contingently respond to problematic client behaviour as it occurs in session. Training in FAP helps clinicians to refine their in the moment formulation skills and build a powerful connection with their clients (Kohlenberg & Tsai, 1991). While FAP is an effective therapeutic modality on its own, practitioners can integrate other modalities such as ACT and CBT into the functional formulation.

Level 1 allows the participants to experience  and track the FAP process with each other. Participants will learn how to identify their own clinically relevant behaviours, enhance rapport through a process of reciprocal exchanges of vulnerability and responsiveness, and evoke and reinforce more adaptive behaviours in session.

We will use experiential exercises, small group work, and dyad work to encourage participants to practice and enhance new skills. This experiential workshop not only improves your clinical skills, it helps you take more interpersonal risks and deepens your connection to the people in your life.

Suitable for all levels.