Acceptance vs Experiential Avoidance in ACT

17/03/2023 13 min
Acceptance vs Experiential Avoidance in ACT

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Dr. D. J. Moran talks about experiential avoidance and how it can be an obstacle to living a meaningful life. From an ACT perspective, a flexible life doesn't rely on avoiding uncomfortable feelings, but rather embracing them and developing effective behaviors so we can act according to our values.  Faculty: D. J. Moran, Ph.D.  Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.  Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.  Learn more about: "Demystifying ACT: A Practical Guide for Therapists" and earn 5 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here's a text version: The Inflexahex Model in ACT: Acceptance vs Experiential Avoidance.

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