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Acceptance and Commitment Basics

ACT skills overview

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy skills include accepting thoughts/feelings, defusing from unhelpful stories, and committing to actions aligned with values.

Accept and Notice

Allow thoughts/feelings to be present without struggle.

Defuse

Name thoughts as stories; use brief exercises to reduce their grip.

Act on Values

Choose small actions aligned with identified values.

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