Mental health treatment is evolving – and staying on the cutting edge means embracing interventions that address the whole person.
Decades of research now show that physical activity isn’t just good for the body - it’s a powerful, often underutilized tool for transforming emotional and cognitive health.
From helping clients with anxiety and depression to improving executive function and emotional regulation, movement-based approaches like strength training, yoga, and cardiovascular exercise can significantly amplify the impact of traditional therapy.
Yet most clinicians aren’t trained to use them effectively – leaving powerful results on the table.
That’s why we created this hands-on workshop with renowned expert Daniel J. Moran, PhD, BCBA-D, former president of the Association for Contextual Behavior Science (ACBS) and respected author. You’ll gain a clear, evidence-based framework for integrating physical movement into mental health treatment – without needing to become a fitness coach.
Dr. Moran will guide you through practical tools and real-world applications to support clients coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, and more. You’ll learn how to enhance brain function, resilience, and emotional stability – building treatment plans that go beyond symptom relief to create lasting, meaningful change.
Other takeaways include:
Leave this training with a complete toolkit of strategies you can use right away to energize your practice and empower your clients in meaningful, measurable ways!
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This self-study program consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements.
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| Manual - Exercise as Therapy (2.3 MB) | 57 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Exercise as Therapy - French (2.3 MB) | 57 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Exercise as Therapy - Italian (2.3 MB) | 57 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Exercise as Therapy - German (2.3 MB) | 57 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Exercise as Therapy - Spanish (2.3 MB) | 57 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Daniel J. Moran, PhD, BCBA-D, is an associate professor in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis program at Touro University. He has dedicated his career to reducing suffering and enhancing quality of life.
Dr. Moran is also a past president of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), the international organization for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with over 8,000 members worldwide. He co-authored the first case conceptualization manual for ACT, ACT in Practice (New Harbinger), and served on the inaugural ACT training committee. He has authored several other books on ACT, including Finding Your Why and Finding Your Way.
As a recognized ACT trainer within the ACBS community, Dr. Moran is known for his engaging training style and has been an invited keynote speaker at numerous events over the past decade. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Network, The Discovery Channel TLC, and Animal Planet to discuss treatment approaches for various clinical disorders. His scholarly work includes articles and book chapters coauthored with CBT pioneer Albert Ellis and ACT founder Steven Hayes.
Since 2017, Dr. Moran has provided telepsychology services and founded Optimize Psychological Health, a teleclinic where he continues to supervise clinicians and provide direct client care. Passionate about applying ACT beyond clinical settings, he established Pickslyde Consulting to bring mindfulness and values-based commitment skills to workplaces – improving leadership, innovation, and safety.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Daniel Moran is the founder, president & CEO of Pickslyde Consulting, Optimize Psychological Health, and the founder of bcbasupervison.com. He has employment relationships with Touro University and FoxyLearning.com. Dr. Moran receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Daniel Moran is a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences, the International OCD Foundation, the American Psychological Association, the Association for Behavior Analysis International, the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies, and the American Society of Safety Engineers.
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