The Basic Principles Of ACT

Question 1

What are the two core processes that contribute to psychological disorders?

Answer 1

1. Cognitive fusion
2. Experiential avoidance

Question 2

What is the goal of ACT?

Answer 2

To help clients ‘defuse’ from these internal processes (cognitive fusion and experiential avoidance), and accept their private experience through using strategies that increases their psychological flexibility.

Question 3

According to Russ Harris, what is psychological flexibility?

Answer 3

The ability to act mindfully, guided by our values.