💛 What Are Values?
🚶 Committed Action
🤔 Thoughts vs. Values
🌎 Real-Life Scenarios
🎯 Value Match
100

In ACT, what is a value?

Something that is important to you and guides how you want to live.

100

What is committed action?

Taking actions that move you toward your values.

100

"I'll probably embarrass myself."

Is this:
A thought
or
A value?

Thought

100

You feel anxious about going to work.

What's one values-based action?

Possible Answers:

  • Go to work despite feeling anxious.
  • Arrive for at least part of your shift.
  • Complete one work task before deciding to leave.
  • Ask a supervisor or coworker for support if needed.
  • Use a coping skill (e.g., deep breathing or grounding) before starting work, then begin your shift.

Value: Responsibility, independence, providing for yourself, or personal growth.

100

Calling your grandmother.

Family

200

True or False:
A value is something you can completely finish.

False

200

Do you have to feel motivated before taking committed action? why? 

No. (explain)

200

"I want to be a caring friend."

Thought or value?

Value

200

You want to cancel plans because you're feeling depressed.

What value might help you decide?

Examples:
Friendship
Connection
Family

200

Going for a walk.

Health

300

Which is the value?

A. Graduate college

B. Learning

 

B. Learning

300

You value health but don't feel like exercising.

What is one committed action?

Possible answers:

  • Walk 10 minutes
  • Stretch
  • Drink water
  • Prepare a healthy meal
300

"I'm not good enough."

Thought or value?

Thought

300

Your OCD tells you to avoid touching something.

What committed action could you take?

Examples:
Use ERP
Accept uncertainty
Follow exposure plan

300

Studying for an exam.

Learning/Growth

400

Name three examples of personal values.

Possible answers:

  • Family
  • Honesty
  • Kindness
  • Health
  • Friendship
  • Growth
  • Creativity
  • Adventure
  • Faith
400

Complete the sentence:

"My anxiety says ________, but my values say ________."

Discuss.

400

Give one example of a difficult thought that could pull someone away from their values.

Examples:
"I'm going to fail."

"No one likes me."

"I can't do it."

400

Someone criticizes you.

What's a values-based response?

Examples:
Respond respectfully
Walk away
Set a boundary

400

Apologizing after an argument.

Answer:
Honesty
Responsibility
Relationships

500

Why are values important?

Possible answers:
They guide decisions.
They give life meaning.
They help us make choices during difficult times.

500

Name a small committed action for each:

Family

Friendship

Health

Work

Personal Growth

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Call a family member to check in.

🤝 Friendship: Text a friend to make plans.

❤️ Health: Go for a 10-minute walk.

💼 Work/School: Complete one task you've been putting off.

🌱 Personal Growth: Practice one new coping skill today.

500

How can you follow your values even when difficult thoughts are present?

Possible answers:

  • Accept thoughts
  • Notice them
  • Take action anyway
  • Use coping skills
500

You're overwhelmed and want to isolate.

Name:
One value

One committed action

One coping skill

Possible Answer:

  • Value: Connection (or Family, Friendship, Relationships)
  • Committed Action: Call or text a trusted friend instead of isolating.
  • Coping Skill: Practice deep breathing, grounding (5-4-3-2-1), or mindfulness before reaching out.

Other acceptable values: Health, Self-Care, Personal Growth, Kindness

500

Helping a stranger

Answer:
Kindness
Compassion
Community

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