An Introduction to ACT: Learning to Accept, Commit, and Thrive
Taking Good Care Podcast by Dr. Andrew H.C. Wong & Dr. David St. Arnault
S1 · E29
Nov 4, 2025
58:03
Episode notes
In this episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave dive into one of their favorite therapeutic approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Building on the foundations of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, ACT helps clients learn to accept what is beyond their control while committing to meaningful actions that foster change. Join Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave as they unpack the six core processes that make up ACT and discuss why this evidence-based approach has become such a valuable part of their clinical practice.
Keywords
Psychology
Mental health
Therapy
Self help
Psychologist
Bereavement
Grief and Loss
Happiness
mindfulness
positive mental health
Compassion
Self-Compassion
Emotion
Feelings
boundaries
Resilience
Relationships
counselling
clinical psychology
emotional intelligence
healthy relationships
acceptance and commitment therapy
Anxiety
divorce
anger
trauma
chronic pain
pain
depression
purpose
Russ Harris
Steven Hayes
acceptance