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Acceptance and Commitment Basics
ACT skills overview
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy skills include accepting thoughts/feelings, defusing from unhelpful stories, and committing to actions aligned with values.
- acceptance
- defusion
- values
- action
- mindfulness
Accept and Notice
Allow thoughts/feelings to be present without struggle.
Defuse
Name thoughts as stories; use brief exercises to reduce their grip.
Act on Values
Choose small actions aligned with identified values.
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Cognitive Restructuring Basics
Cognitive restructuring helps turn distorted thoughts into more balanced, testable interpretations.
Examples
Ethical Dilemma
An ethical dilemma forces a choice between competing values.
Why it matters
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking improves decisions by evaluating evidence and logic.
What it is
Cognitive Bias
Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that speed decisions but can quietly distort judgment.