ACT Approaches

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Acceptance 

  • Avoidance of negative emotions can be a very compelling approach. Facing negative emotions can lead to depression, can disrupt daily functioning. But in the long run, avoidance serves to compound the negativity. 
  • Acceptance is a willingness to experience your emotions. 
  • Experiencing emotions without pushing them away can be the first step towards healing. 
Mindfulness 
  • Learning to notice the present moment and paying attention to your internal state. 
Self as Context 
  • Exploring how we see ourselves using descriptors 
  • Gaining some distance from those descriptors 
  • Labels are words to describe you, but not the total essence of you. 
Exploring Value and Action 
  • Identifying and committing to what you truly value in your life. 
  • By identifying what is important to you, you can start to figure out how you want to change your behaviour. 

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