What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
It’s natural to feel stuck, anxious or even unhappy at times. But if those feelings start to take over—or if it seems like you’re just moving through life on autopilot—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy at Broward Therapists can help.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a therapeutic approach that helps you develop mental flexibility to what’s happening in your life.
During ACT, you’ll learn that while certain thoughts and feelings can be upsetting, those same thoughts and feelings are passing moments, not definitive of experiences in your life. ACT rejects the idea that negative thoughts or emotions must be changed or bottled up. In fact, ACT encourages you to participate in healthy, constructive activities that uphold your values and beliefs to ultimately better your overall mental well-being.
How is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy different?
Unlike other therapy methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy does not focus on reducing negative thoughts, feelings or situations. Rather, ACT focuses on bringing peace of mind and acceptance to those experiences.
During ACT, you learn to change the relationship you have with your thoughts. By doing so, you will enhance your own mental health by learning how to overcome negative thought patterns through mindfulness and behavioral changes.
What are the six core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
The goal of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is mental flexibility, which is reached through six core processes: Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Being Present, Self as Context, Values and Committed Action. During ACT, a trained Broward Therapist will walk you through each of these principles and how they work in conjunction with the others, helping to create a rich, meaningful life through better mental well-being.
Who can benefit from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is evidence-based and works for a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy at Broward Therapists
At Broward Therapists, with over 20 licensed counselors, our specialized team can help support your mental health through ACT and other therapy methods. When you’re ready to take the first step toward better mental well-being, reach out to Broward Therapists to learn more about ACT and whether it’s the right approach for you.