ACT
What does ACT stand for?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
What is a technique to help you be in the present moment?
Meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, being aware of your surroundings
Define Acceptance
Opening up and making room for painful feelings, sensations, urges, memories and emotions
True or false: Acceptance means you like the emotions or thoughts
False, acceptance is about making room for them, not liking or agreeing with them
Which fruit is famously associated with summer and picnics?
Watermelon
What is the choice point?
The Choice Point is a practical ACT tool that helps you notice whether your actions move you toward your values or away from them, guiding intentional, values-aligned behavior.
Share an adaptive coping skill
Thanks!
What is the term for feeling stressed or anxious but being able to cope and recover?
Resilience
True or False: We can avoid suffering and painful experiences.
False
What is the most consumed barbecue meat in the U.S.?
Hot dogs!
Explain why Values are important.
Values in ACT are what we care most about in our hearts and serve as a compass for our behavior, helping us live a meaningful life even in the presence of difficult thoughts and emotions
Share 3 maladaptive coping skills
Thanks!
Define mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of your current experience, observing thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment.
True/False: People are born knowing how to regulate their emotions.
False
What is the name of the fictional shark in the classic summer blockbuster Jaws?
Bruce.
Although the shark is never named in the movie, the mechanical shark used during filming was nicknamed “Bruce” by the crew.
Are people always going to live true to their values 100% of the time.
No!
Share a coping skill that can be harmful in some contexts.
Thank you!
How is a value different from a goal?
Values are guiding principles that shape your behavior and decisions, while goals are specific, measurable targets you aim to achieve.
True or False- People who share values may have less interpersonal conflict
True
What was the hottest temperature ever recorded?
The hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 134°F in Death Valley, California, on July 10, 1913
Who is one of the co-developers of ACT?
Dr. Stephen Hayes
What coping skill have you used this past week?
Thanks for sharing!
Define commitment
the commitment part—refers to taking purposeful steps aligned with your personal values, even in the presence of difficult thoughts and emotions
True/False: The primary goal of ACT is to create a rich and meaningful life, even when life is uncomfortable
True!
In what year were the first modern Summer Olympic Games held?
1896