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Vitality & Value Masterclass
Self Paced Course

Transform Your Practice by Putting Values and Vitality at the Heart of Every Session

In your work, you've sat with clients who are stuck — caught in cycles of struggle, talking about the same problems week after week, unable to find their way forward.

 

Here's the crucial insight:
While past trauma can't be erased, psychological flexibility can be cultivated—and it's a powerful protective factor when facing adversity.

 


The research tells us something important:
  • Valued living is one of the most powerful drivers of psychological change across anxiety, depression, and chronic pain
  • Goal-setting alone produces little meaningful change — but combining it with values work produces significant, lasting results
  • Engaging in valued behaviour often precedes reductions in suffering — not the other way around

 

Here's what that means for your practice:
When clients connect with what they genuinely care about — and begin moving toward it — everything shifts. The energy in the room changes. The work gets traction. And real change becomes possible.

The Four-Step Framework for Values Work

 What You'll Learn:

✓ A clear, practical four-step framework you can begin using immediately — Motivate, Explore, Create Words, Practice

✓ How to create a values-focused context in every session — without losing sight of your client's pain and struggle

âś“ Experiential tools for exploring values through music, photos, stories, conversation cards, and drawing

âś“ How to build a values vocabulary with clients who don't yet have the words
 
âś“ In-session and take-home exercises suitable for adults and younger clients alike

âś“ How to use the DNA-V framework as a wholistic assessment and intervention tool

Why Values and Vitality Work

DNA-V is a framework that brings together ACT, positive psychology, developmental theory, and somatic understanding. At its centre is a simple but profound idea: when people put their energy into the things they care about, they get more energy back.
This isn't cheerleading. It's not about positive thinking or setting the right goals. It's about helping clients find — in real, practical, embodied ways — what matters to them, and taking even the smallest steps toward it.
When clients do this, their suffering doesn't disappear. But life gets bigger. And bigger lives are lives worth living.
This self-paced masterclass distils this approach into clear, practical steps you can implement straight away — in your very next session.

What's Included:

  • Video lessons covering the DNA-V framework and the four-step values model
  • Downloadable clinical tools including the DNA-V assessment and planning tool, values cards, conversation cards, QUEST worksheet, and action sheets for younger clients
  • Academic readings and research to deepen your understanding
  • One year access to all course materials
  • Certificate of completion for your continuing education requirements
  • Approximately XX minutes of focused, clinically-relevant learning
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This Course Is Perfect For You If:
- You work with individuals, couples, families, or groups and want to bring more meaning and direction into your sessions
- You're already familiar with ACT or DNA-V and want practical tools for values work
- You work with young people and want accessible, creative ways to explore values
- You want evidence-based approaches that create real, lasting change
- You're looking for flexible learning that fits around your clinical schedule

Risk-Free Guarantee

If you don't find this course valuable for your practice,
contact us within 30 days for a full refund.

Pricing:

 

Regular Price: $89 AUD

Special Rates:
Students: $69 AUD (with valid student ID)

For participants from lower income countries, or
 participants requiring payment by invoice
please email us: office.louisehayes@gmail.com 
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This masterclass is brought to you by Dr Louise Hayes — clinical psychologist, researcher, and co-developer of the DNA-V framework. For more DNA-V resources and training visit www.louisehayes.com.au and www.dnav.international

"I loved the exercises which brought the concepts and approach to life. Louise is so skilled and knowledgeable and so human. Thanks for this experience!"
Majella, Accredited CBT Therapist UK 

"Engaging and extremely useful content. Brilliant and enjoyable learning experience."
Sanja, Head of People

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