Acceptance & Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT)
The MindHealing® Institute's MindHealing® through ACT program is based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT)
The MindHealing® Institute's protocol extends the ACT technique, which has proven effective with a varied range of clinical conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, workplace and life altering stress, chronic pain, eating disorders, substance abuse, and even schizophrenia into the arenas of improved performance of individuals, organizations and networks of individuals and organizations.
Research on the efficacy of mindfulness and ACT
Research shows ACT principles accelerates psychological flexibility, improves work performance, job satisfaction, resilience, mental health, training outcomes, and propensity to innovate, while reducing work stress, absenteeism, presenteesm, burnout, and job-related errors.
Mindfulness and the principles of ACT improve productivity and creativity by promoting personal resilience through the development of psychological flexibility, value and goal oriented behaviors. Psychological flexibility refers to a person’s ability to be in the present moment, mindfully observing and aware of current thoughts and emotions and remaining committed to take action toward values and goals.
ACT is based on the six interactive processes:
1) Contact with the present moment;
2) acceptance;
3) diffusion;
4) perspective taking, (self as context);
5) values clarification; and
6) committed action.
ACT has been endorsed as a best practice by SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
Since 2006, MindHealing® Institute President, Patricia A. Forde, MA, RN has adapted Acceptance, Commitment, Therapy/Training (ACT), Meditation, Contemplation, Mindfulness and Focused Awareness techniques for a wide range of individuals with every day stress to those with serious and persistent addictions and mental illnesses.
Workshops for individuals or groups will introduce new tools such as metaphors, writing exercises, videos and more to enhance mindfulness, acceptance and commitment to take action, do what matters and live a life that is values oriented.
MINDFUL MEDITATION & RESILIENCE THROUGH
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY TRAINING (ACT 1)
These sessions develop and enhance an awareness of personal values to guide your behavior to create a rich and meaningful life. ACT is like a road map to Accept, Commit and Take action.
Each session will start off with a brief meditation, then an ACT core process will be introduced. There will be handouts and exercises to work on during the session.
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Each session is from 1pm - 2:30pm EST.
MINDFUL MEDITATION & RESILIENCE THROUGH
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY TRAINING (ACT 2)
After completing ACT 1 you will want to continue as you begin to manifest the benefits of ACT. You will feel empowered and solution oriented using the ACT model. Making the right choices based on your values becomes easier. The format is the same as ACT 1 with new material to build on your new skills.
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ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT TRAINING PRIVATE
Four Sessions can be held at the MindHealing Institute office or on line, you decide what is most convenient for your busy schedule.
