Part 1 of "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A New Beginning" is a guide for those new to ACT.
Here we will explain the ACT model and introduce its six core processes to help you understand how to use ACT.
Part 1 will provide the foundation needed to understand the seven-week program introduced in Part 2.
The first six weeks cover one of the six core components of the ACT each week.
Over six weeks, you'll learn that thoughts are just thoughts and not reality, how to get out of trouble, how to use mindfulness to focus on the present moment, how to observe your experiences, how to affirm your values, and how to take action.
The seventh and final week focuses on bringing together everything you've covered in the previous six weeks so you can continue practicing going forward.
The first six weeks, covering the core curriculum, are filled with practice activities and questions for self-reflection.
If you struggle with issues like stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder, or if you just want to learn how to manage your emotions in a healthier way, ACT can definitely help.