ACT Skills Center

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps people develop psychological flexibility.

Quick Facts

  • ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility.
  • The goal is to help people live a meaningful life.
  • ACT is used to support anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and more.
  • ACT combines mindfulness skills with values-based action.

What Is ACT?

Learn the foundations of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

What Is ACT?

Learn the foundations of ACT and why psychological flexibility is central to change.

Psychological Flexibility

Explore the core goal of ACT and how flexibility supports resilience.

The Six Core ACT Processes

Cognitive Defusion

Step back from thoughts.

Acceptance

Make room for emotions.

Present-Moment Awareness

Strengthen mindfulness.

Self-as-Context

Discover the observing self.

Values

Clarify what matters.

Committed Action

Take meaningful steps.