ACT is meant to be pronounced as “act”. Action is a core principle in ACT as the therapy encourages the individual to commit to meaningful action that improves and enriches their life. Discovering what is meaningful and valuable to the client is a cornerstone of ACT.
Another core aspect of ACT is to work towards acceptance of your difficult circumstances and feelings rather than struggle and fight against them. As acceptance grows, so too does your ability to take charge of your circumstances.
ACT will help you develop strategies to deal more effectively with your painful thoughts and feelings, and it will help you clarify your values (those things that are truly important to you) in order to assist you to change your life for the better.
