ACT utilizes six interconnected processes to build psychological flexibility:
: Actively embracing physical sensations and difficult emotions without trying to change them. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for the Treatme...
: Learning to observe thoughts (e.g., "I can't do anything because of this pain") as just words or images rather than absolute truths. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for the Treatme...
: ACT distinguishes between pain (the physical sensation) and suffering (the psychological struggle against that sensation). The Six Core Processes (The "Hexaflex") Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for the Treatme...