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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This therapy focuses on present moment awareness and acceptance techniques. It stresses acceptance in the presence of difficult emotions and experiences while incorporating meditation and mindfulness skills.

What Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps with

What to expect

Rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts, ACT builds psychological flexibility — mindfulness and values-based skills that let you move toward the life you want even when discomfort shows up.

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Common questions

Is ACT a type of CBT?
ACT grew out of the CBT family but focuses on acceptance and values rather than disputing thoughts directly.