Abstract

■ACT is a new psychotherapy that has attracted the attention of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the world. ■The first in Japan, easy-to-do mental exercises using ACT that you can do yourself. ■Break out of the cycle of thinking that makes you realize you've been thinking the same thing over and over again. ■Get a break from past failures, the anger, sadness, anxiety, and stress that wells up within you, and take a step toward what you really want to do and the values ​​you aspire to! ■ACT is a psychotherapy with scientific evidence that they don't teach you in school, but it will definitely be useful in your life! ■Try out these mindful exercises that will make your mind more flexible!

Author’s Information

Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, Doshisha University. Born in Saitama Prefecture. Licensed psychologist and clinical psychologist. Completed the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Mental and Physical Disability Studies, University of Tsukuba in 1998. PhD (Mental and Physical Disability Studies). A visiting professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, he is affiliated with the laboratory of Dr. S.C. Hayes. A leading researcher in ACT in Japan, he is an advisor (and founding chairman) to ACT Japan. He has written and translated many books on ACT. He specializes in clinical psychology (behavioral analysis). His policy is that "psychology is an academic field in which the embodiment of the two-sword style of science and practice is key."