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What is the core principle of ACT that helps us change our relationship with thoughts and feelings?
Acceptance
What does acceptance mean?
Willingness to experience thoughts and feelings without struggling to control them
What does defusion mean?
Unhooking ourselves from our thoughts to prevent them from controlling us
What exercise we did to identify your core values?
Value cards sorting
What is the "choice point"?
The moment where you decide how to move forward
Why are values important in ACT?
They give direction and a sense of who you want to be
What does can you do with difficult thoughts and feelings at the choice point?
Let them be present
Instead of reacting to what our minds tell us, ACT teaches us to respond to what's happening around us using what?
Our five senses
Why is willingness important for reaching your goals?
It allows you to focus on your values despite discomfort
Why is defusion important?
It allows us to act in accordance with our values, even when uncomfortable thoughts arise
What was the exercise of "jumping off a chair" demonstrating?
Demonstrates you can't be half-willing
What is LLAMA, and how can it help you take committed actions based on your values?
(Labeling, Letting go, Allowing, Mindful awareness, Approaching what matters
According to ACT, your choices should guide you closer to what?
Your values
What is the name of a common mindfulness exercise focused on observing thoughts and feelings without judgment?
Meditation
What is the "observer self"?
The part of you that observes your thoughts and feelings without judgment