Keys to ACT Core Processes (Keys 21-32)

Welcome to Episode 3 of the ACT on Mental Health series, where we explore the Key Processes of ACT from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques by Richard Bennett and Joe Oliver.

In this video, we dive deep into Keys 21–32, unpacking the essential therapeutic processes that develop psychological flexibility—ACT’s central aim. Whether you're a therapist expanding your skillset or a client wanting to better understand your growth, this video equips you with the insight and strategies you need to build a rich and meaningful life.

We’ll cover:
The targets of ACT
Psychological flexibility
Discrimination and tracking
Widening behavioral repertoires
A focus on process
The Hexaflex model
Contact with the present moment
Self-as-context
Acceptance
Defusion
Values
Committed action

Each section is presented in practical, clear language using metaphors and examples tailored for both personal application and professional use.

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