Ep. 118 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: stop struggling with negative emotions

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How would your life change if you could genuinely accept your inner world and align your actions with what matters to you? Counselling psychologist Bertus Swanepoel introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an evidence-based model focused on behaviour change. ACT addresses anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, overeating and other challenges by helping individuals strengthen their sense of self, develop psychological flexibility and take targeted action.
23 May 2023 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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