Evidence informed mental wellbeing skills based on the work of Dr. Steven Hayes, founder of Acceptance and Commitment Training

Why ACT?

Accept what life brings while committing to valued action.

Mental Skill #1 – Acceptance

 

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Mental Skill #2 – Choosing Values

Mental Skill #4 – Observing Self

Mental Skill #3 – Defusion

 

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Mental Skill #5 –
Present Moment Awareness

Mental Skill #6 –
Committed Action

Dr. Steven Hayes on TEDx


Book Recommendations

A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters by Dr. Steven Hayes

A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters by Dr. Steven Hayes

Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Dr. Steven Hayes

Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Dr. Steven Hayes

The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris

The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris


Dr. Steven Hayes headshot

About Dr. Steven Hayes

Dr. Steven Hayes is an author of 44 books and nearly 600 scientific articles. His career has focused on an analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and the application of this to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering. He is the developer of Relational Frame Theory, an account of human higher cognition, and has guided its extension to Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), a popular evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based methods.

Modern Minds with MUSC Health

Synchronicity is a subsidiary of Modern Minds, a non-profit organization dedicated to treating and empowering mental health and wellbeing. We often partner together to offer truly integrative care for Modern Minds clients, Synchronicity members and the greater Lowcountry community.

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