ACT Small Learning Groups
ACT Small Learning Groups
Wednesdays @ Noon
Beginning March 11, 2026
Every-other-week through June 17, 2026
8 Sessions
Seats: 6-10 participants
Live via Zoom
$59 per meeting (1.5 hours).
Market rate* CEs (less than $40 per CE) for high quality professional education and directed learning.
Format
12:00-1:00 pm. CORE CONTENT including teaching, active directed learning, and Q&A. This portion will be recorded and available to be viewed if you miss.
1:00-1:30 pm. Clinical case consultation (focusing on participant case examples, volunteered) and discussion using a modified “reflecting team” learning format. This format allows participants to practice their skills with ACT conceptualization and observe others do the same. This is a great way to get proficient with thinking from an ACT perspective. (It is OK to miss this last 30 minutes if you must but please attend as many of these as you can.)
Please register for the first meeting on March 11 to secure your seat. We will arrange a recurring every-other-week payment for subsequent sessions through June 17.
Additional Benefit: I am currently preparing an ACT Impactful Strategies Part 2 follow-up workshop. Participants in this 8-session small learning group series will be offered access to this and future trainings at a discounted rate.
See FAQs below
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FAQs
How many CEs can I get for this?
If you attend all the hours (1.5 hrs x 8 sessions = 12 CEs), you will earn 12 CEs. You will earn CEs for full hours (rounded down) you attend live.**
Will they be recorded?
Yes, the first hour (CONTENT) portion will be recorded. The “reflecting team” portion (last 30 minutes) will NOT be recorded. This process is more free-form and best utilized if participants are not self-conscious about being recorded.
Can I get CEs for watching the recorded videos?
No** CEs will be given for live participation only.
Will I be refunded for missed sessions?
No, given the small group format, it is not feasible to refund for missed sessions. You are essentially paying for the seat. If you miss, please review the recorded CONTENT portion of the meeting at a later date to keep up with your peers.
What is the full schedule?
Actual dates:
March 11
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 6
May 20
June 3
June 17
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* This is about the lowest we can charge and justify the time and “opportunity cost” to produce this. It is likely that future series will be offered at an increased cost.
** CEs given for live hours attended only. You can view the CORE CONTENT portion of any meeting you miss, purely for education and growth purposes!
Bio – Joel Guarna, PhD
Joel Guarna is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maine. He earned his PhD from Bowling Green State University in 2000 and trained at the Boston Consortium in Clinical Psychology. He later served as a staff psychologist in the VA Healthcare System in Boston. He has worked in a variety of medical settings including the MMC Diabetes Center in Scarborough and the Mercy Pain Center. He was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine while serving as Behavioral Health Faculty Lead at the MMC Family Medicine Residency. Joel ran his private practice in Portland for 18 years. In 2024, he joined Psychology Specialists of Maine (PSM) as Director of Education and Training, where he coordinates a variety of educational experiences and continues to see a caseload of clients. Joel has been a student of ACT since 1999 and has given over 50 presentations on ACT both locally and at regional and international conferences from Seattle to London. He is a founding member of the Southern Maine ACT (SMACT) community and remains active in leading study groups and providing consultation through SMACT.
Continuing education
Psychology Specialists of Maine (PSM) has been designated by the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a pre-approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists in Maine. This program has been approved for 12 (twelve) CE hour(s) of Category One CE credits. You will receive CEs for hours attended live (not reviewed later). Our programs are led by experts and specialists who provide advanced clinical training focused on expanding interventions and techniques for therapists in agencies and private practice. This program was designed to meet the continuing education requirements of psychologists, counselors, and social workers licensed in Maine. All participants are requested to retain a copy of the event flyer and Certificate of Completion for documentation when renewing their license.
Need to Cancel?
Please review the Cancellation Policy for this event.
