Abstract

ACT is a new psychotherapy that's garnering attention from the World Health Organization (WHO) and around the world. It's easy to do with ACT's self-help mental exercises. It helps you break free from the cycle of thinking, where you suddenly find yourself thinking the same thing over and over again. Effectively distance yourself from past failures, the anger, sadness, anxiety, and stress that well up within you, and take a step toward what you truly want to do and the values you strive for! ACT is a scientifically-backed psychotherapy that isn't taught in school, but it's sure to be useful in your life! Give these mindful exercises a try and 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."