ACT helps individuals increase psychological flexibility by accepting difficult emotions, clarifying personal values, and committing to meaningful actions. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress, promoting resilience.
Process & Practices: include mindfulness exercises, cognitive defusion (learning to step back from unhelpful thoughts), values clarification, and goal-setting for meaningful action. Clients learn to tolerate discomfort while pursuing a life aligned with their values, improving resilience and well-being.
ACT helps individuals increase psychological flexibility by accepting difficult emotions, clarifying personal values, and committing to meaningful actions. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress, promoting resilience.
Process & Practices: include mindfulness exercises, cognitive defusion (learning to step back from unhelpful thoughts), values clarification, and goal-setting for meaningful action. Clients learn to tolerate discomfort while pursuing a life aligned with their values, improving resilience and well-being.