From the Brave AI on ACT
ACT Therapy Worksheets
ACT worksheets are powerful tools that assist individuals in navigating stress, anxiety, and burnout by cultivating acceptance, mindfulness, and commitment to meaningful values. Here are some key worksheets and exercises:
Increasing Awareness of Cognitive Distortions:
Identify and label emotions and bodily sensations
Recognize thoughts and potential cognitive distortions (e.g., discounting the positive, overgeneralizing)
Use a table to identify and challenge distorted thinking patterns
Commitment, Obstacles, and Strategies:
Design goals reflecting values from previous exercises
Identify potential obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them
Develop commitment to values-based goals
Gratitude and Values-Based Living:
Reflect on daily experiences and identify things to be grateful for
Connect gratitude to personal values and goals
Practice mindfulness and acceptance of present moments
Psychological Flexibility: ACT Skill:
Clarify the concept of psychological flexibility and its benefits (resilience, emotional tolerance, well-being)
Translate ACT principles into everyday language
Practice flexibility through customizable and fillable worksheets
Values-Based Action Planning:
Identify values and corresponding actions
Develop a plan to take values-based action in daily life
Overcome obstacles and challenges to values-based living
These worksheets are designed to be used in conjunction with ACT principles and exercises, and can be adapted for individual or group therapy settings. They provide a structured approach to cultivating acceptance, mindfulness, and commitment to meaningful values, ultimately promoting psychological flexibility and well-being.
Additional Resources:
Online collections of ACT worksheets and exercises, such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: 21 ACT Worksheets (+ PDF)
Books on ACT, such as “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Toolbox” by Calvin Caufield and “ACT Made Simple” by Steven C. Hayes
Online courses and training programs on ACT, such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Training: Top 17 Courses