By popular demand, Margaret and Preston are back with another therapy episode. The topic this week? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a third wave behavioral therapy that Margaret happens to be trained in and love for her patients and her own life. In this episode we talk about the founder of ACT and its roots in behaviorism, what an ACT therapist “sounds like”, and the 6 core processes of psychological flexibility that encompass what this type of therapy does. Finally, Margaret and Preston go through their own values, and try to apply the ACT principles to two particular problems in their own lives
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Resources:
Book for clinicians: ACT in Steps by Clarissa W. Ong, Michael E. Levin, and Michael P. Twohig

Book for all: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris, ACT Made Simple by Russ Harris

Quick explanations from the ACT official website: https://contextualscience.org/the_six_core_processes_of_act

Citations:
Chapter cited for history/explanation of theory for ACT: Hayes, S.C., Strosahl, K.D., Bunting, K., Twohig, M., Wilson, K.G. (2004). What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?. In: Hayes, S.C., Strosahl, K.D. (eds) A Practical Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Springer, Boston, MA. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-23369-7_1⁠
Process Based Therapy: Hofmann SG, Hayes SC. The Future of Intervention Science: Process-Based Therapy. Clin Psychol Sci. 2019 Jan;7(1):37-50. doi: 10.1177/2167702618772296. Epub 2018 May 29. PMID: 30713811; PMCID: PMC6350520.

Encyclopedia of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Editors: Arthur Freeman, Stephanie H. Felgoise, Christine M. Nezu, Arthur M. Nezu, Mark A. Reinecke.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
01:23 Discussing Personal Values
03:15 Preston's Value Assessment
09:01 Margaret's Value Assessment
12:18 Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
14:17 Understanding ACT and Its Principles
28:59 Applying ACT to Personal Problems
36:20 Introduction to Cognitive Diffusion
37:31 Addressing Phone Usage and Internal Triggers
38:45 Dealing with Anxiety and Fear of Cancellation
42:12 Self as Context and Cognitive Flexibility
45:36 Present Moment Awareness and Mindfulness
48:13 Acceptance and Willingness
53:27 Values and Committed Action
01:00:48 Practical Applications and Personal Commitments
01:08:43 Conclusion and Listener Engagement