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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy•For Adults

Acceptance Skills Handout

An explanation of acceptance in ACT and practical exercises to try.

Acceptance means making room for difficult feelings rather than fighting them.

What acceptance is NOT

• It's not giving up • It's not liking or wanting the feeling • It's not resignation • It's not approving of a situation

What acceptance IS

• Making space for feelings • Allowing them to be there without struggling • Dropping the rope in the tug-of-war • Freeing up energy for what matters

This resource is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional support.

Source: TheTherapies (thetherapies.vercel.app) — Part of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy resources.