Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern psychotherapy approach that helps individuals accept difficult thoughts and feelings, while committing to values-based action and meaningful living. ACT combines mindfulness, acceptance, and behavior-change strategies to increase psychological flexibility, allowing people to respond to challenges with openness and purpose rather than avoidance or struggle. The six core processes of ACT are: acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action—each designed to foster resilience, self-awareness, and lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is ACT effective for?
ACT is evidence-based and has been found effective for a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, chronic pain, addiction, and stress.
Is ACT therapy evidence-based and effective?
Yes, ACT is recognized as an evidence-based therapy for depression, anxiety, OCD, chronic pain, and mixed mood disorders, supported by numerous randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses. Studies show that ACT produces positive outcomes for a wide range of mental and physical health conditions, often yielding improvements in psychological flexibility—the core aim of ACT.
How does ACT differ from traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
While both ACT and CBT are evidence-based therapies, ACT emphasizes accepting thoughts and feelings rather than challenging or changing them.
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