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. Goals of therapy

• What is the therapy trying to accomplish? For example, traditional psychoanalytic therapy is trying to help the client resolve unconscious conflicts and to resolve the transference reaction with the therapist. What is your therapy model trying to do?
• Example techniques (Here are some sample techniques. There are many more. Interpretation of unconscious processes? Identification of cognitive distortions? Utilization of coping skills (such as relaxation training, assertiveness training, etc.)?
• the therapy process (How does the therapy develop over time)?
• 2. One or more case examples to demonstrate the therapy

3.Critique of the theory

• How well-supported is this theory empirically?
• What aspects of this theory need further research?
• How well does the theory address faith and cultural dimensions?
• How compatible is this theory to a Christian worldview?
• Any recommended modifications, additions, or deletions to make the theory more compatible with the Christian worldview?
• Any areas for further theological reflection related to this theory?

1. Key resources to learn this approach