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Treatment · ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT is a proven effective method that doesn't teach you to push away unpleasant thoughts and feelings, but to make room for them, so they get in your way less.

What it is

ACT is a proven effective method that doesn't teach you to push away unpleasant thoughts and feelings, but to make room for them, so they get in your way less.

The focus is on what is truly valuable to you. From those values you take concrete steps, even when difficult emotions come along.

What you can expect
  • Aimed at psychological flexibility
  • Works with values, attention and acceptance
  • Helpful for stress, low mood and life questions
Helpful for

Symptoms for which ACT is often used

Whether this treatment suits you is something we decide together during the intake. See per symptom which forms we use.

Our approach

Always applied with an eye for your context

What is helpful differs from one world to another. At AndersGGZ we apply every treatment in a culturally sensitive way, with attention to your language, cultural values and the people around you. We don't impose our interpretation, but explore together what is right for you.

Good to know

  

Yes. Specialist mental health care falls under basic insurance and AndersGGZ has contracts with all relevant health insurers. Bear in mind your own risk (deductible). You need a referral.