Psychologists working with ACT: what changes in practice
ACT works on accepting what cannot be controlled and acting in committed ways towards what you value. Rather than chasing the elimination of discomfort, it asks what you do with your life while it exists.
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People who have tried to "control their thoughts" without success often find a different way out here.
It is close to the CBT tradition, and many professionals move between the two. Mindfulness exercises appear frequently.
Frequently asked questions
- Is acceptance the same as giving up?
- No. It is ceasing to spend energy fighting what you cannot control, so you can spend it on your own actions.
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