Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A quick guide

Authors

  • William F. Perez
  • Steven C. Hayes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18761/PAC.ACT.00PT

Keywords:

acceptance and commitment therapy, ACT, psychological flexibility, introduction

Abstract

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an empirically supported treat­ment and a process-based approach to psychological suffering and the promotion of human prosperity. This paper presents a quick guide to ACT, aiming at students and professionals who are first reading about it. Readers will learn the first steps to understanding ACT, the Psychological Flexibility model, the current state of evidence for ACT, and some thoughts on the future of this approach.

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Published

2025-11-11

How to Cite

Perez, W. F., & Hayes, S. C. . (2025). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A quick guide. Perspectivas Em Análise Do Comportamento, 018–032. https://doi.org/10.18761/PAC.ACT.00PT