Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern, evidence-based psychotherapy that uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help individuals develop psychological flexibility. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings, ACT teaches you to change your relationship with them while committing to actions aligned with your personal values.

About Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

What Can ACT Help With? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a versatile, evidence-based treatment that has shown effectiveness across a broad range of mental health and well-being concerns. Here are some of the key conditions that ACT can help with: Anxiety Disorders ACT helps you develop a new relationship with anxious thoughts, reducing their power over your behaviour while building willingness to engage with life fully. Depression By reconnecting with personal values and committed action, ACT helps break cycles of withdrawal and rumination that maintain depressive symptoms. Chronic Pain ACT teaches acceptance-based approaches to pain management, helping you live a meanin

Benefits

Increased psychological flexibility and resilience
Reduced impact of negative thoughts on daily life
Greater clarity about personal values and life direction
Improved ability to handle stress and emotional pain
Enhanced mindfulness and present-moment awareness
Better relationships through values-driven communication
Reduced avoidance behaviours that limit life engagement
Practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress
Greater self-compassion and acceptance of imperfection
Long-term tools for navigating future challenges

Offered at The Healing Oak - Multidisciplinary Health & Wellness Clinic in Chilliwack & Abbotsford, BC