Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

MHA Education and Professional Development

***This session is open to staff within the mental health & addictions division of Health PEI***

Hillsborough Hospital

<p>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence based psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals develop psychological flexibility and acceptance of difficult emotions, thoughts, and experiences. It is aimed at assisting individuals to live more meaningful and values-driven lives, despite the presence of challenges and pain. This presentation will discuss key components such as cognitive defusion, acceptance, contact with the present moment, values-based Action: And committed action: The goals of ACT are to reduce avoidance and resistance to difficult emotions and experiences, increase psychological flexibility and acceptance, encourage values-driven living, and improve overall well-being and life satisfaction Some of the benefits are reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, improved relationships and social connections and increased resilience and stress management and enhanced overall quality of life.</p>

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