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acceptance and commitment therapy

acceptance and commitment therapy Acceptance and commitment therapy is a context-focused form of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy.

Acceptance and commitment therapy is a context-focused form of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. It uses mindfulness and behavioral activation to help people become more psychologically flexible, so they can keep acting in ways that fit their values even when difficult thoughts, feelings, or bodily sensations are present.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” (D064869).
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