Acceptance Commitment Therapy Flashcards

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What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

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A third wave CBT treatment that has developed from Skinners approach to studying behaviour

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How does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy work

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Teaches individuals to accept and embrace their thoughts, especially ones that are distressing and unwanted

Helps individual clarify their personal values and take action on them

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Name 2 disorders that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can treat

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  1. Depression

2. Anxiety

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What are 3 strengths of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

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  1. Cost effective
  2. Evidence based
  3. Can be applied to multiple disorders
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