From Distress to Direction: Supporting People with Diabetes using Acceptance Commitment Therapy

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This presentation introduces practical Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies to help individuals with diabetes notice their struggles without judgment, reconnect with what matters most, and take small, workable steps toward better well-being. Participants will leave with tools they can integrate immediately into patient care to support resilience, self-compassion, and long-term engagement in diabetes management.

Overview

Living with diabetes can be an overwhelming, daily balancing act—physically, emotionally, and socially. Diabetes distress, a unique form of emotional strain linked to managing this chronic condition, can erode self-care, motivation, and quality of life. This presentation introduces practical Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies to help individuals with diabetes notice their struggles without judgment, reconnect with what matters most, and take small, workable steps toward better well-being. Participants will leave with tools they can integrate immediately into patient care to support resilience, self-compassion, and long-term engagement in diabetes management.

Learning Objectives

Describe the concept of diabetes distress and its impact on self-management, mental health, and clinical outcomes.
Apply core Acceptance Commitment Therapy practices—such as values clarification, mindfulness, and cognitive defusion—to help patients navigate diabetes-related stress.
Integrate brief, evidence-based interventions into clinical encounters to enhance patient engagement and promote sustainable self-care behaviors.

Faculty

Ericka Rutledge, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

St Louis, MO

Funder Acknowledgment

This program is supported, in part, by unrestricted educational grants from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

Summary

Availability:

Registration Required

Expires on Oct 16, 2025

Location:

Online Meeting

Date / Time:

Oct 16, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

No Credit Offered

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