For what disorders is acceptance and commitment therapy or ACT approach effective?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approach or ACT approach is a type of psychotherapy based on mindfulness that helps people stay in the present moment and accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment. The main goal of this method is to overcome difficult emotions and focus on healing and personal growth instead of engaging with negative emotions. The clinic, we have thoroughly reviewed this treatment method. What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? ..Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a combination of four key components including conscious awareness, acceptance, commitment, and behavior change. This therapy is based on Relational Framework Theory (RFT), which is considered from the third wave of psychotherapy and was first introduced in 1982 by Steven Hayes and his colleagues. The word ACT is the following abbreviation: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) **A:** Accepting thoughts and feelings and being in the present moment.... **C:** Choosing meaningful goals and values.... **T:** Action.... This behavioral approach basically emphasizes being action-oriented.... The first step is defining values; What you seek in life and what is important in your heart and mind... Once values ​​are identified, they can be used as a guide for behavior change.. ACT also focuses on mindful attention.. This means that your actions must be taken in a conscious manner, accepting experiences and fully engaging with ongoing activities... This approach takes its name from its core message: "Accept what is out of your control and commit to a path that will enrich your life." (Aminzadeh, 2013) A key tenet of the ACT approach ACT is based on the premise that one of the clients' most important challenges is experiential avoidance...that is, people try to avoid their unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or experiences....Although this avoidance is useful in certain cases, such as avoiding physical danger (e.g., avoiding touching a hot stove), it can be counterproductive when it comes to feelings and thoughts.... Trying to stay away from these experiences may reinforce them and even create more complex problems. For what disorders is the ACT approach effective? Although Mitani's approach to acceptance and commitment does not tend to use diagnostic labels and is transdiagnostic, its effectiveness has been confirmed in the treatment of many psychological disorders and some medical problems listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Some of these include: - Depression - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Anxiety - Occupational stress Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Stress caused by diseases such as cancer - Exfoliation obsession - Psychological anorexia - Management of diabetes - Chronic pains - Consumption of substances such as heroin and marijuana - Tinnitus - Schizophrenia and... In addition, the ACT approach can be used as a type of psychotherapy to treat a variety of clinical conditions, including: - Individual treatment - Couple therapy - Group therapy in both short-term and long-term forms This approach, with emphasis on acceptance, commitment to values ​​and behavior change, works in a flexible and purposeful way in the treatment of various problems. Benefits of therapeutic action One of the salient features of ACT therapy is its effect on increasing mental flexibility... This flexibility helps people accept different thoughts and feelings when necessary and discard them when they are not useful... In this way, a person can consciously deal with their inner experiences and avoid immediate and impulsive reactions and instead focus on meaningful life goals. The main benefits of this approach is that it teaches people how to deal with their inner experiences. Have a different relationship, that is, treat yourself and your thoughts with kindness and gentleness.... A simple example of the ACT approach Imagine a person who has social anxiety and worries about being in public because they fear being judged... In ACT, this person learns to accept these experiences instead of fighting the feelings or trying to ignore them.... He learns not to let these fears stop him from doing meaningful things.... Instead of focusing on mental concerns, he focuses on connecting with others and accepting overall goals.. Their thoughts and feelings help them to direct their lives in a direction aligned with their personal values ​​and goals. The application of acceptance and commitment therapy in family psychology... Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in the field of family psychology is a method that focuses on accepting people's inner experiences and adhering to actions that are in line with their values... In this approach, instead of trying to change or control the unpleasant thoughts and feelings of family members, it tries to change or control the feelings of family members... meaningful and value-oriented activities... The main goal of ACT is to promote psychological flexibility, including in the field of family psychology, this The approach can help strengthen family relationships, promote empathy, and create a supportive and positive environment for family members... Differences between the results of the ACT approach and other therapeutic approaches... A clear primary difference between ACT and other therapeutic approaches is the treatment of human pain and suffering. In ACT, these unwanted thoughts and feelings are not the primary targets of unwanted therapy. Private events... are considered dysfunctional because of avoidance. Behaviors are usually dysfunctional and can prevent clients from experiencing desired life outcomes. At Pirouzi Counseling and Psychology Clinic, we offer various treatment services in collaboration with experienced psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists, including Dr. Mohammad Pirouzi and his wife, Dr. Samira Ibrahim, and.... These services include different treatment approaches such as CBT, schema therapy, ACT, and other methods, and our goal is to be by your side in every way..

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