Behavior analysis is a pragmatic discipline, and is persuasive because of the efficacy of its procedures, and not through explanation. Nonetheless, an explanation of how affective states ‘work’ can demonstrate that ‘Acceptance and Commitment’ is not only a byword for a set of psychotherapeutic procedures, but demonstrably also for a very simple procedure for mental hygiene, or the control of positive affect. This provides not only a new procedure for emotional control, but a validation of ACT as the most efficacious way for self-control. If I truly accept my feelings, then even though they may be very unpleasant and uncomfortable, I'm not distressed by them. Fitness: to maintain or improve my fitness; to look after my physical and mental health and well-being. Who wouldn’t benefit from being more psychologically present; more in touch with their values; more able to make room for the inevitable pain of life; more able to defuse from unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and memories; more able to take effective action in the face of emotional discomfort; more able to engage fully in what they’re doing; and more able to appreciate each moment of their life, no matter how they’re feeling? Psychological flexibility brings all of these benefits, and more. ACT therefore seems relevant to just about everyone.” (pp. 30-31) See if you can get into the psychological space of your observing self and, from that space, notice what your thoughts are doing.”

If you have to stay in hospital for treatment, you'll get what is called a care plan (sometimes called a treatment plan). The plan will say what's going to happen and you should say whether you're OK with it or not. That's called giving consent. You can always ask someone to help you with the decision. You can grant a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to another person (or people) to enable them to make decisions about your health and welfare, or decisions about your property and financial affairs. People should also be provided with an independent advocate, who will support them to make decisions in certain situations, such as serious treatment or where the individual might have significant restrictions placed on their freedom and rights in their best interests. How is mental capacity assessed? A guardian is someone who can help you live outside of hospital. They can also make decisions for you, like where you live. Find out what else a guardian can do for you and who you can ask to help you understand your guardianship.The aim of ACT, in lay terms, is to create a rich, full, and meaningful life while accepting the pain that inevitably goes with it. In this room, we're never going to have a debate about what's true and what's false. What we’re interested in here is what's helpful or what's useful or what helps you to live a better life. With this approach, what we're interested in is not whether a thought is true or false, but whether it's helpful.” Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster councils have each produced a leaflet which explains the main issues covered in the Care Act:- The Mental Health Act often uses this term. It also tells you who your nearest relative should be. The term is used to refer to someone who looks out for you and makes sure your wishes and choices are heard and understood.

A greater emphasis on existing Personal Budgets which give people the power to spend allocated money on tailored care that suits their individual needs as part of their support plan Therapists and ACT coaches help their clients welcome all of their “guests,” giving them the skills to accept these experiences and commit to act by their values. Even if he was mandated by a court of law under threat of going to prison, he still didn't have to come: he came because he valued being free. The hexaflex is a hexagonally shaped visual aid for classifying and treating client problems holistically. Each of the six domains corresponds to one of the core ACT principles, all of which have various activities and exercises to help the practitioner push their clients along. Using this tool, the therapist or coach can choose a starting point for their therapy intervention.We're not trying to reduce or eliminate our symptoms. We're trying to fundamentally transform our relationship with painful thoughts and feelings so we no longer perceive them as “symptoms.” Greater regulation for those who provide professional care and support, and tougher penalties for those who do not provide care and support of a high enough standard Committed action is the most visible behavior change aspect of ACT since it occurs in the external world, in the here and now. Once clients have identified their values, they commit to taking actions that will allow them to live in alignment with those values. Mindfulness is a way of observing our experience, in the present moment, without judgement. Mindfulness helps us 'defuse' - to distance ourselves from unhelpful thoughts, reactions and sensations.

Is what you’re doing working in the long run to make your life richer and fuller? Is this taking you closer to the life you really want? Is this helping you to be the person you want to be?” [And if not, are you willing to try something else?] Additionally, ACT therapists looking to share this meditation with their clients can do so via the blended care platform Quenza, which features a 10-minute audio version of the meditation in its growing library of psychoeducational activities. The team in charge of your treatment can't give your family information about you without asking you first. You can choose what they share. This is called giving consent. The most prominent exercise in ACT mindfulness is the Leaves on a Stream meditation described above.A greater emphasis on prevention - local authorities and other providers of support will encourage and assist people to lead healthy lives which will reduce the chances of them needing more support in the future The hexaflex model is an intuitive and attractive diagnostic tool that practitioners can use to conceptualize the client and plan their interventions. The ACT therapist gradually encourages patterns of effective behavior that are linked to the client’s values. This is often spoken about as the last step in the process, since it takes time to problem solve and understand what behaviors and internal processes need attention.

Inside this book, you'll find:• Scripts, exercises, metaphors, and worksheets to use with your clients Psychological flexibility is a set of skills that allow us to be connected to the present moment while acting on longer term values instead of shorter term impulses. It is a person’s ability to change their thinking and behavior when it is not serving them. If you know that you may have to go into hospital at some point, you can tell people how you'd like to be treated in advance. There are different ways to do this, and you may have to fill in forms. Find out how it works and who can help you with the legal bits. It's important that you know what happens to you when you're detained, what your rights are, and where you can seek help. The purpose of this focus on the present moment is to restore a sense of control lost in many clients seeking therapy or coaching.PDF / EPUB File Name: ACT_Made_Simple_-_Russ_Hayes_Steven_C_Harris.pdf, ACT_Made_Simple_-_Russ_Hayes_Steven_C_Harris.epub