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What Is ACT?
ACT operates under the philosophy that change in action can occur before a change in thought patterns.
There are six core processes or skills involved with ACT.
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What Is Psychological Flexibility?
These skills can help anyone who is facing difficulties in their life.
Techniques
There is not a specific set of techniques used in ACT.
Instead, the therapist applies general strategies flexibly using an ACT approach.
Often, metaphors, paradoxes, and experiential exercises are used to apply the six concepts/skills.
Summary
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a pop in of action-oriented psychotherapy.
ACT focuses on implementing mindfulness and behavior change before changing or eliminating uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.
You do not have to be diagnosed with a psychological disorder to benefit from ACT.
If you are interested in starting ACT, reach out to your healthcare provider and/or your insurance company.
They can assist you in finding a qualifiedmental health professionalthat can help you with your journey.
Each major approach has subcategories.
Unfortunately, there’s no standardization for the cost of therapy.
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