History
Who is the founder of ACT?
Steven C. Hayes
What does ACT stand for?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Describe the role of mindfulness in ACT
Mindfulness is used to help individuals become aware of their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
What is a common mindfulness exercise in ACT?
The "5-4-3-2-1" grounding exercise.
Name any 3 mental health issues ACT can address.
Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Chronic pain, stress management, OCD, PTSD
What year was ACT developed?
1980
Name one core principle of ACT.
Psychological flexibility
What is acceptance in ACT?
Acceptance involves embracing thoughts and feelings rather than avoiding or suppressing them.
What is the 'values clarification' technique?
A process for helping individuals identify and articulate their personal values.
How does ACT approach anxiety?
ACT approaches anxiety by helping individuals accept their anxious thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions.
What was a major influence on ACT's development?
Behaviorism and Cognitive Therapy
How does ACT differ from traditional CBT?
ACT focuses on acceptance of thoughts and feelings rather than changing negative thoughts and behaviors.
What is committed action?
Doing things that concord with the values that a person holds dear.
Describe the 'silly voice' technique.
A method where clients say their negative thoughts in a silly voice to reduce their power.
What major psychological movement does ACT belong to?
third wave of cognitive behavioral therapies
Name the theoretical framework of ACT.
Relationship Frame Theory (RFT)
What is psychological flexibility?
ability to stay present and adapt to various life challenges while remaining aligned with one's values
What does therapeutic relationship do in ACT?
It fosters trust and openness, allowing clients to feel safe in exploring their thoughts and feelings.
What is the name of the defusion exercise described by Russ Harris?
Radio Doom and Gloom
Describe how ACT can help with chronic pain.
ACT can help with chronic pain by promoting acceptance of pain experiences and focusing on values-driven living despite discomfort.
What are the roots of ACT?
Behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, and mindfulness practices.
Can thought suppression be core process of ACT and why?
No, as ACT emphasizes accepting and defusing the negative thoughts rather than suppressing them
Describe the process of defusion.
Defusion reduces the impact of thoughts by helping individuals observe them without attachment.
In the grounding exercise, tell all the senses used from 5-1.
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
What are the six components of the Hexaflex?
acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, self-as-context, values, and committed action.