Acceptance &
Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is a form of therapy in which accepting your complaints is central (acceptance). You learn to stop the pointless fight with annoying emotions, thoughts and physical sensations where possible. This creates space and attention for things that are really important to you (commitment). The goal is not to solve or reduce complaints, but to become mentally more resilient.
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional”
- Haruki Murakami
What is ACT?
ACT can be used for various psychological problems. In addition, this form of therapy can also be used to increase your general well-being. So you can also benefit from ACT if you do not experience any complaints at all.
The components of ACT
These components help you to deal more flexibly with what happens in your life and to live in a way that is valuable to you.
Acceptance
You learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings without trying to change them.
Defusion
You learn to view your thoughts and feelings from a distance, so that they do not influence you too much.
Self-as-context
You get a more flexible image of yourself, where you do not only see yourself through your thoughts and feelings.
Here and now
You learn to live more in the moment, without constantly worrying about the past or the future.
Values
Je ontdekt wat echt belangrijk is voor jou in het leven.
Dedicated action
You take steps that fit with what you find important, even when it is difficult.
