Articles that explore approaches and modalities around acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and also complementary/alternative therapies and models that can work in collaboration with ACT.
The importance of well-being at work Organisations who recognise the importance of employee well-being and performance understand that if staff are taken care of, they experience higher job satisfaction and engagement, which can also lead to increased productivity and efficiency. It’s a win-win for everyone! Satisfied employees are more likely to go the extra mile, […]
Locating the problem, and the path through it, to somewhere new You know the couple. They can each recite their side of the argument fluently, they’ve done the communication homework, they can even describe what triggered last week’s blow-up with real insight. And still, this week, the same cycle. Different couples therapy approaches ask different questions about what is keeping […]
Guest blog from Robyn Walser After nearly three decades of practicing and teaching ACT, one of the most important lessons I have learned is that the heart of ACT is not found in its techniques, metaphors, or protocols. Rather, it is found in a way of being with another human being. Many clinicians first encounter […]
Enhance your skills with acceptance and commitment therapy! When learning acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), one of the most common questions everyone asks us is, “Where do I start?”. ACT is a rich, dynamic, and flexible model, and with a vast number of books, models and experts it can certainly feel overwhelming at first. However, […]
Guest blog from Duncan Gillard and Freddy Jackson Brown Adolescence can be a complex and often confusing time. Finding ways to talk about and clarify what you’re thinking and feeling, and what you want your life to be about, can be hard, as you try to navigate the social world and the world of education […]
Guest blog from Eric Morris & Linda Nicholson If your supervision sessions are mostly conversations about reviewing cases, discussing links between theory and practice, and offering advice, you may be missing one of the most effective approaches available to ACT supervisors: experiential learning. Experiential methods move supervision beyond a “tell” model to a “show and […]
When you sit across from clients day-to-day, you begin to notice the same handful of things coming up, session after session, client after client. Quite often it’s not the big dramatic decisions that people regret, but the quieter ones instead, whether that be the disagreement that never resolved, the opportunities that were missed or the […]
Mindfulness has become a buzzword in recent years, but it’s not immune to its fair share of stereotypes and misconceptions. These stereotypes can cloud the understanding of what mindfulness truly is and hinder clients from fully experiencing its benefits. We wanted to take the opportunity to debunk some of the common myths about mindfulness, reminding […]
You’re sitting with a client who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s six weeks ago and you introduce the word acceptance. Watch what happens. The shoulders drop a little. Sometimes you’ll hear it said back to you almost word for word: “So you want me to just give up?” It’s not a difficult client, and it’s not […]
Do you really need your inner critic to stay motivated? Expert tip from Russell Kolts Part of helping clients work with shame and self-criticism involves getting curious about the functions the client ascribes to their self-critic. Clients can sometimes have real resistance to addressing self-criticism: “I need my self-critic to keep myself on track and […]
A process of presence, values, and growth A new way of seeing supervision Supervision is a familiar space for most clinicians; a place for guidance, reflection, and accountability. Yet when we step into supervision through the lens of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the atmosphere feels subtly but profoundly different. Rather than focusing only on […]
Guest blog from Matthew Pugh and Tobyn Bell A common misconception is that chairwork can’t be delivered online, or that it is much less effective in this format. This concern is understandable. Chairwork is associated with movement and physical action: moving chairs around the room, switching between seats, standing back to observe different parts of […]
You know the client. They show up, they engage, they can articulate their values with real clarity and they’ll happily defuse from a thought, run an exposure, sit through an uncomfortable emotion. On paper, they’re doing everything right, yet the shame doesn’t shift. Sessions start to feel like you’re both pushing against something neither of you can name. If you work from an ACT frame, it’s worth […]
Finding an approach to therapy that suits both therapists and clients can be a daunting task. When using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) this can present its own set of challenges as the intricate concepts and relatively unstructured nature means applying ACT principles in real-time situations can prove to be demanding. The reality of being […]
For elite athletes, coaches and managers participating in high-stakes tournaments, the pressure to perform is immense. Not only are they representing their teams and countries, but competitors, teammates and passionate fans watch their every move. In this environment, it’s obviously crucial that athletes have all been taught the mental fortitude and psychological skills to thrive […]
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