Holding Steady in the Storm: ACT-Based Exposures for Political Anxiety

$75.00

In an era of political turmoil, many clients feel consumed by fear, helplessness, and uncertainty—struggling to stay engaged without burning out. This 2-hour CEU training equips therapists with ACT-based exposure strategies to help clients build psychological flexibility, tolerate distress, and take values-driven action.

We’ll explore practical interventions for reducing avoidance, navigating media overwhelm, and supporting clients in facing political fear with resilience. Through experiential exercises, case studies, and discussion, you’ll gain concrete tools to help clients stay grounded, connected, and engaged in what matters most.

This 2 credit clinical course was developed for social work professionals.

Target audience: social work professionals

Content level: beginner to intermediate

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2 Clinical CE Credits

ASWB ACE-Approved

On-Demand

Lifetime Access

2 Clinical CE Credits ASWB ACE-Approved On-Demand Lifetime Access

Course Objectives

01
Define political anxiety and differentiate it from generalized anxiety and OCD.

04
Use ACT-based exposure strategies to help clients develop psychological flexibility.

02
Identify common avoidance strategies clients use to cope with political distress.

05
Explain how clients can take values-based action amidst uncertainty while preventing burnout.

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03
Integrate mindfulness and defusion techniques to reduce emotional reactivity.

Course completion requirements

To earn CE credit, social workers must attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

System requirements

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher

  • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher

  • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible

Refund requests may be submitted to CE Director Grace Dickman at grace@new-material.co will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, email grace@new-material.co

NY-based social workers, please note: our state is the only one that doesn't accept ASWB CEUs :) but you can still join us by purchasing a general admission ticket and/or purchase CEUs for any other states you're licensed in.

Grace Olivia Dickman, LCSW PLLC, Number 1988, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 10/28/24-10/28/25 Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • ASWB ACE approval is recognized by most state social work boards, but regulatory boards are the final authority on which courses they accept for continuing education credit. If you're unsure whether your board recognizes ASWB ACE credit, we'd recommend checking directly with them before enrolling.

  • This course is entirely self-paced — there's no live component and no deadline. You can start, stop, and move through the material on your own schedule, and pick up right where you left off whenever you come back.

  • Yes. Once you enroll, the course is yours to keep — you can log back in and revisit any lesson, worksheet, or material at any time, even after you've completed the post-test and received your certificate.

  • Once you complete the course post-test and submit your evaluation, we'll issue your certificate — no separate request needed.

  • Reach out to grace@new-material.co and we'll take care of you on a case by case basis.

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