Acceptance and Commitment Therapy process (ACT process)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy process consists of six core psychological skills or principles—acceptance, cognitive defusion, presence in the moment, self-as-context, value clarification, and committed action—that work synergistically to promote psychological flexibility and value-driven living[1][2][3][5]. Rather than attempting to eliminate negative thoughts or emotions, these processes help clients relate to them differently, enabling choices aligned with personal values even in the presence of distress[3][5]. The ACT process applies broadly across psychological and some medical conditions as part of a psychotherapy approach, not as a biochemical or physiological therapeutic target[5][6].

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