Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) uses a range of therapeutic methods to increase one’s psychological flexibility, through openness, awareness and engagement. Complete the module to learn more about how to utilize ACT to renew your mind. The module will introduce several ACT techniques, an ACT technique can be practiced in a 5-minute period.
There is evidence that practicing ACT promotes mindfulness and decreases burnout and stress.
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE:
Up to 1 hour
- 15-45 minutes review content
- 15-45 minutes practice activities
Clinical Health Professionals Module
Module Outline
- ACT Scenario
- ACT Definition
- Evidence for ACT
- Articles on ACT
- Mechanisms for ACT
- ACT Scenario Continued
- ACT practices & practice activities
Non-Clinical Health Professionals Module
Module Outline
- ACT Definition
- ACT Background
- ACT Practices
- ACT Practice Activities
- ACT Reflection