Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a "third wave" behavioral therapy that helps people build psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts/feelings, stopping the struggle to control them, and committing to actions aligned with their core values, rather than fighting inner experiences or trying to change them. It uses mindfulness and acceptance to create space from unhelpful thoughts (cognitive defusion) and then focuses on committed action towards a richer, more meaningful life, treating issues like anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and addiction.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a "third wave" behavioral therapy that helps people build psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts/feelings, stopping the struggle to control them, and committing to actions aligned with their core values, rather than fighting inner experiences or trying to change them. It uses mindfulness and acceptance to create space from unhelpful thoughts (cognitive defusion) and then focuses on committed action towards a richer, more meaningful life, treating issues like anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and addiction.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a "third wave" behavioral therapy that helps people build psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts/feelings, stopping the struggle to control them, and committing to actions aligned with their core values, rather than fighting inner experiences or trying to change them. It uses mindfulness and acceptance to create space from unhelpful thoughts (cognitive defusion) and then focuses on committed action towards a richer, more meaningful life, treating issues like anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and addiction.