SPP 139: Revisiting ACT with Dr. Imad Zaheer

#psychedpodcast is pleased to welcome back Dr. Zaheer to dive back into ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)! (catch episode 75 here https://youtu.be/RNeJoTdP4MU)

Dr. Imad Zaheer is the director for the Clinic for Evidence-based Practices in Schools (CEPS), as part of the Secondary and Special Education department. He earned his PhD in Pediatric School Psychology from Lehigh University, followed by completion of his pre-doctoral internship at Centennial School at Lehigh University and post-doctoral fellowship at Devereux’s Center for Effective Schools.

Dr. Zaheer has worked on numerous projects in clinics, hospitals, and public and alternative school settings that involve direct and indirect (consultation) services across individual, group (classrooms) and systems level. His primary research and clinical focus are on developing assessments (with a focus treatment utility) and interventions for children with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), integrating school mental health (SMH) and school-wide positive behavioral supports (SW-PBS), and creating comprehensive school-based prevention programs.

https://www.montclair.edu/teaching-and-learning/clinic-for-evidence-based-practices-in-schools/about-us/