Transforming Therapy Together—with Head, Hands, and Heart
At Rhode Island ACT, we believe therapy is more than technique—it’s a lifelong craft. One built through knowledge (the Head), applied clinical skill (the Hands), and human connection and compassion (the Heart).
Our mission is simple:
Empower clinicians to become confident, flexible, values-driven practitioners and support them as they build meaningful, sustainable practices.
Why We Exist
Modern clinicians face two challenges at once:
- Learning how to do effective therapy that truly helps others grow.
- Building a practice and professional life that is sustainable, ethical, connected, and reflective of who they are.
RIACT is here to support both.
What You’ll Find Here
This site and community were created to help clinicians learn, grow, connect, and thrive. As you explore, you’ll find resources and opportunities designed for every stage of development—from student to seasoned practitioner.
Here’s what you can expect:
Education & Skill-Building
Grounded in ACT, Functional Contextualism, and Relational Frame Theory, you’ll find:
- Foundational and advanced training pathways
- Experiential workshops and labs
- A resource library of tools, articles, and clinical worksheets
- Courses designed for real-world use—not just theory
Expect clarity, simplicity, and practical application.
Professional Growth & Supervision
Whether you're new to ACT or deepening mastery, you’ll have access to:
- Individual supervision
- Group supervision cohorts
- Residency and internship programs
- Mentorship from experienced ACT clinicians
Learning here is collaborative—not competitive.
Practice Support & Business Development
Good therapy isn’t enough—you deserve a sustainable, balanced professional life.
We offer tools and guidance to help you:
- Start or grow a private practice
- Build systems that reduce burnout
- Align your business with your values
- Navigate billing, documentation, ethics, and workflow with clarity
Because a thriving clinician serves clients better.
Community & Collaboration
RIACT is a place to belong—not just a place to learn.
As part of the community, you’ll find:
- In-person and online gatherings
- Peer consultation
- Case discussions
- Shared projects and collective initiatives
- A network of clinicians who speak the same language of compassion, curiosity, and workability
We grow better—together.
Innovation & Leadership
ACT isn’t static, and neither are we.
RIACT supports research, training development, and systems-level change through:
- Special interest groups
- Research partnerships
- State and regional advocacy
- Innovation labs for teaching, training, and dissemination
If you want to push the field forward, you’re in the right place.
What We Stand For
We are committed to:
✔ Workability over rigid ideology
✔ Function over form
✔ Progress over perfection
✔ Collaboration over isolation
✔ Values over image
Our work is grounded in the belief that psychological flexibility is teachable, scalable, and transformative.
Welcome. You Belong Here.
Whether you’re here to learn, teach, connect, collaborate, or grow your practice, RIACT is here to support the clinician you are now and the one you are becoming.
This is a space built for clinicians who care deeply—about people, about the craft of therapy, and about their own meaningful, sustainable path in this work.
Let’s build the future of therapy—together— with Head, Hands, and Heart.
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