Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Program (ACT)
About Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Program (ACT)
The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Day Program aims to equip participants with the skills to handle painful thoughts and feelings in such a way that they have less impact and influence on our behaviour (mindfulness skills), and to clarify what is truly important and meaningful (clarify values). It teaches participants to use this knowledge to guide, inspire and motivate themselves to set goals and take action that enriches their life.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You get caught up in your thoughts and feelings and want to let go of the struggle
- You are unsure of what is important to you or how to move forward with your life
- You avoid dealing with things because they are hard
- You think a lot about the past or what may happen in the future
- You feel stuck in the way you feel and would love to learn how to get out of this cycle.
Program content
- Psychological flexibility
- Learning how to be present
- Knowing what matters
- Doing what it takes
- Increased awareness
- Being in the here and now
- Mindfulness
- Understanding values
- Committed action
- Building motivation
- Doing what matters
What you will experience
This program is based on the principle of accepting what is out of the participant's personal control while committing to action to enrich their life and make it more meaningful. It aims for individuals to learn to handle painful thoughts and feelings in such a way to have less impact and influence (mindfulness skills), and to clarify what is truly important and meaningful (clarity values). It teaches participants to use this knowledge to guide, inspire and motivate themselves to set goals and take action that enriches their life.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understand and build psychological flexibility using the 6 core ACT processes
Objective 2
Uncover personal values and commit to action that enriches your life
Objective 3
Develop acceptance to what is outside of your control
Objective 4
Develop skills to handle painful thoughts and feelings
Objective 5
Become more aware of your thoughts and feelings
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
Individuals recovering from a mental health problems such as anxiety, bipolar disorder or depression
How much dose it cost?
Patients are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim their attendance via their health fund. We ask that patients confirm any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs directly.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
Every Monday from 9:00am to 12:15pm, over six weeks. Morning tea and lunch is provided.
