Episode Synopsis "Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in Practice"
OTs from Rush University Medical Center discuss how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is incorporated into practice. ACT is a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy with substantial empirical support for use with clients struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and addiction. Stephanie McCammon provides services on the child and adolescent psychiatric unit, and Lydia Royeen primarily works in acute care, and also provides services in primary care and psych.