Guides ยท Psychology
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.
- acceptance
- defusion
- values
- action
- mindfulness
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.