Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Accepting life experiences without over-evaluating or changing them is imperative, which i Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Things are taking place in the world

that we have no control over and that is completely beyond our control.No matter what is happening in one's life or how one feels about it, ACT can help people accept their difficulties and commit to behavioral changes.

Address the following:

1. Central constructs for the theory,
2. What causes dysfunction in the theory's view?
3. What is the nature of therapy for this model?
4. Role of assessment (Does the model encourage a careful diagnostic interview? Self-report testing? Other forms of assessment?)

• Role of the client and the counselor
• (Is the counselor directive/non-directive? Educational? Active or Passive?)
• What personal qualities in the client will help the client take a role that will help the therapy be successful?