What Is Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
This accessible information handout describes the key principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
What Is Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an effective form of talking therapy. This tool explains what ACT is and what it involves.
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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based psychological intervention that helps people build a more flexible and values-guided life, even in the presence of difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Central to ACT is the understanding that psychological distress often arises not from the content of our thoughts or emotions, but from how we relate to them and the efforts we make to avoid or control them. ACT helps people develop greater psychological flexibility by fostering acceptance, present-moment awareness, and committed action. This What Is Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)? information handout introduces clients to ACT, offering an overview of its core processes and therapeutic focus.
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