Topic: Children and young people

These articles explore how ACT supports the emotional well-being and psychological development of children and young people. They provide practical strategies and interventions to help navigate challenges, build resilience, and nurture self-acceptance as they pursue meaningful goals and values.
Parent, child, and family outcomes following ACT for parents of autistic children: A randomized controlled trial

The study aimed to test the efficacy of a brief, group-based ACT intervention for mothers and fathers of autistic children, adolescents, and adults. The intervention resulted in gains for parents, with the greatest treatment effects observed for parent depression and family distress, which were maintained at the 4-month follow-up. Parents also reported short-term gains with respect to personal goal attainment, and […]

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DNA-V: scientific publications around DNA-V and ACT for youth and adults

About the DNA-V Model DNA-V is an evidence-based model that fosters psychological resilience and values consistent living, vitality, and success. It aims to help people manage challenges, stress, and change. DNA-V integrates principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and positive psychology, drawing from contextual behavioral science. The model is updated continuously to incorporate new research findings. We hope you […]

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Psychological flexibility of parents of children with disabilities: a systematic literature review

Gur, A. & Reich, A. (2023). Psychological flexibility of parents of children with disabilities: A systematic literature review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 136.   Background The World Health Organization estimates that over 1 billion people worldwide live with a disability. Around 100 million of these are children. There are different models of disability: medical or […]

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The psychologically flexible parent

Parenting with mindfulness & acceptance – Chris McCurry, PhD D.W. Winnicott famously said, “There is no such thing as a baby”. By that he meant that one cannot isolate the child from the environment, especially the social environment. In my work as a basic 25 to 30 kid per week private practice psychologist I see […]

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