Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Is Based on Six Core Principles

question 12

Essay

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is based on six core principles. These are (1)Self as Context, (2)Defusion, (3)Acceptance, (4)Contact with the Present Moment, (5)Values, and (6)Committed Action. Describe each core principle.

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Definitions:

Gestural Communication

The use of body movements, such as gestures, to convey messages or emotions without verbal communication.

Miscommunication

The failure to convey or understand a message correctly between parties, which can lead to confusion, misunderstandings, and sometimes conflict.

Kraut and Johnston

Researchers known for their studies in social psychology, particularly in the context of human interactions and the effects of computer-mediated communication.

Team Sport

A type of sport where individuals organize into opposing teams and compete to achieve a common goal.