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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Build Flexibility, Live Meaningfully

  • milestonemps
  • 6 days ago
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based psychological approach designed to help people live richer, more meaningful lives. By teaching clients to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify their personal values, and take values-driven action, ACT promotes psychological flexibility and emotional resilience.It is effective for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, stress, addiction, or anyone seeking a more fulfilling life.

How ACT Works – The Six Core Processes

ACT focuses on developing psychological flexibility through six key processes:

  1. Acceptance / Willingness Allow difficult thoughts, emotions, and sensations to exist without trying to suppress or change them.

  2. Cognitive Defusion Learn to observe thoughts as simply words or images, creating distance from unhelpful thought patterns.

  3. Contact with the Present Moment (Mindfulness) Practice awareness of the here and now, noticing internal and external experiences without judgment.

  4. Self as Context Develop the “observing self” – the part of you that notices thoughts and feelings without being defined by them.

  5. Values Identify what truly matters to you, the kind of person you want to be, and the direction you want your life to take.

  6. Committed Action Take concrete, values-aligned steps toward meaningful goals, even in the presence of challenging emotions.

Key Benefits of ACT

  • Reduces anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and substance use symptoms

  • Improves coping with chronic pain, stress, and burnout

  • Enhances overall psychological flexibility and life satisfaction

  • Encourages living a meaningful life even with ongoing challenges

  • Offers non-pharmacological tools to support mental and emotional health

Who Can Benefit from ACT

  • Individuals with mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, or eating disorders

  • People struggling with addiction or substance use

  • Those experiencing chronic pain, stress, or burnout

  • Professionals seeking improved work-life balance, focus, and well-being

  • Anyone wanting to build resilience and live according to their core values Book an Appointment

    To schedule a psychological assessment or therapy session, please contact us. Our team will assist you in arranging a suitable time with the right professional.

    📞 Appointment Hotline: 011-36762478

    We offer:

    • Psychotherapy (in-person / home visit / online)

    • Psychological assessments (ADHD, Autism, Learning Difficulties, emotional concerns)

    • Child, adolescent, and family counselling

    • Corporate and school mental health training

    Call us today to book your appointment. We are here to help.

 
 
 

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