CHRISTIAN K HUGHES

ACT Workshop for Veterans in Transition to Civilian Life
This ACT-based workshop supports military service leavers as they adapt to civilian life. We focus on identity, values, and committed action — helping veterans navigate uncertainty with clarity, purpose, and psychological flexibility
Overview
Transitioning from military to civilian life is one of the most significant challenges a veteran can face. While practical resettlement support is often available, many veterans are left without the psychological tools to manage identity shifts, uncertainty, and emotional challenges that come with life after service.

This workshop bridges that gap.
Using the evidence-based framework of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), our Veteran Transition Training Workshop supports service leavers in developing the psychological flexibility needed to adapt, cope, and thrive beyond the uniform.
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Who It's For
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Serving personnel preparing to transition
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Recent service leavers
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Veterans who continue to face challenges adjusting to civilian life
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Organisations supporting veteran resettlement (e.g., CTP, charities, employers)
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Key Outcomes
Participants will:
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Develop tools to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, and memories without being overwhelmed by them
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Clarify personal values to guide future direction and choices
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Explore identity beyond the uniform using ACT's "self-as-context" and values work
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Learn how to take meaningful action in the face of fear, uncertainty, or regret
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Improve resilience, adaptability, and psychological wellbeing during transition
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What’s Covered
This workshop is experiential, interactive, and grounded in ACT. Content includes:
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Introduction to psychological flexibility and why it matters in transition
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Exploring fusion with military identity and unhelpful narratives
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Clarifying values: what matters now?
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The ACT Matrix: mapping experiences and making workable choices
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Practical skills for responding to difficult thoughts and emotions
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Committed action: taking steps that align with values
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Delivery Options​
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Available in-person or online
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Customised sessions for specific organisations or audiences (e.g., Long-service veterans, early service leavers)
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Book Your Training
Contact me to book a training or to discuss a customised workshop