My name is Dr. Mariam Majid and I have over 20 years of experience as a clinical psychologist at the NHS. I take a multifaceted approach and combine different treatment approaches to provide a more personalized treatment plan and focus on individuals who believe in the best results. I am also familiar with new forms of cognitive behavioral therapy, including Acceptance & Compassion Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and a mindfulness-based approach to coping with complex conditions.
ACBS views ACT as a treatment based on the idea that suffering is a natural and inevitable condition in humans. We have a natural tendency to control our emotions, but this natural tendency does not always work.
The founder of ACT also provided the definition of ACT in terms of general terms in the field of psychology:
“Psychological interventions based on modern ethical concepts, including the Relational Frame Theory, which work on thought processes and acceptance, and commitment to behavioral change processes, in creating psychological flexibility”
To put it in a few clinical terms, Dr. Mariam Majid described the ACT as “a psychological therapy that challenges the fundamental rules of Western psychology science.” Its unique goal is to help patients create a richer and more meaningful life and to develop thinking skills and the presence of pain and suffering. The role of Acceptance & Compassion Therapy (ACT), in Psychology and Mindfulness
ACT’s Role in Psychology and Mindfulness apple orange Acceptance and Treatment Commitment is built on the Relational Frame Theory, a theory based on the human ability to relate to the basis of language and understanding.
Humans, unlike many other animals, have a mystical ability to connect the dots, so to speak, between words and their actions. This is a useful skill, but it also helps negative thoughts and judgment about you. If the word cookie can be associated with the experience of eating a cookie, then the word empty can be associated with a sense of useless communication.
Practical ACT exercises, strategies and metaphors:
Applying Awareness in Medical Practice The section above contains a few resources about Medical Acceptance and Responsibility Practices. Next, let us take a look at the most popular tests and metaphors.
Some of these can be found on the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science website, the ACT Exercises page, or the ACT Metaphor Page. For each activity or metaphor, exercise links are provided to learn more.
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This is a simple exercise to help mental health professionals understand that avoidance can have a negative impact. You can complete this task by following these steps:
Give the client a piece of paper and a pen and ask if they are willing to give written instructions.
Before the client writes anything, identify a barrier that prevents the client from seeing the paper and pen (e.g., a piece of cardboard, a blurry mask, etc.)
Two Sides of the Same Coin by Jenna LeJeune
This activity can be supervised by a therapist or completed on your own. Following these steps can help you or your client understand that suffering is an inevitable part of life; if we end suffering, we will end it with joy.
Follow these steps to try this activity:
Find activities or relationships that you find important, but that you have missed later;
Remove the reference card or piece of paper. On the other hand, write down what is valuable about that job, relationship, or what you wish to achieve or become;
On the other hand, write down the difficult thoughts and feelings that sometimes occur to you, as you take action to gain value or success written on the other side;
Emotional Considerations by Carol Vivyan
This is a way of thinking that can relieve strong, negative emotions. Follow the steps to renew your focus on acceptance and good practice about your values:
Sit comfortably in a quiet place. Pay attention to your breathing and feel the feeling of breathing without trying to exploit it.
Be aware of your emotions and feelings.
Give your feelings a name. Find out what and what words best describe your feelings.
Embrace emotions as a natural and normal response to a situation. Do not authorize or judge, just let it flow to you.
The metaphor of a bully in the heart
This metaphor is intended for individuals who are plagued by certain emotions or diagnoses, such as anger, fear, and depression.
In this parable, the spiritual dictatorship is our problem. He is a great and powerful dictator. On the other side of the pit, we pull the rope back and forth, as Mind bury tries to throw us into the pit.
When we pull a string, we listen to the monster and pay attention, or believe it, we actually eat it. Like any bully, the only way a bully can hurt us is by associating with him and believing in the bad things he says. In other words, do not let your mind manipulate your body.
What do you think if you drop the rope instead of pulling it? The bully might still be there, throwing insults and insults, but he could no longer pull us down.
