What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? By Dr Stan Steindl Acceptance and Commitment Therapy—commonly known as ACT (pronounced as the word “act”)—is a modern psychological approach that helps people develop greater flexibility in the way they relate to their …
The power of positive psychology
Positive psychology is a growing, research-based field of study which extends beyond recovering from mental illness, to helping people thrive.
By focusing on what is good in our lives, and on positive states such as awe, contentment, optimism, wisdom, joy, courage and love, we are more likely to experience growth and happiness, and to achieve an optimal level of functioning.