Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a profoundly beautiful therapeutic model that deeply informs the coaching work that I offer. Here is a brief summary of the 6 key elements of the ACT Model. You will clearly see the similarities between these elements and the Five Essential Practices of Balance Mind Coaching.
Identifying values – Getting really clear on those things that are important and non-negotiable in life!
Taking committed, consistent action that aligns with your values. Doing the important stuff that is essential in your life. If you are having difficulty with this, then there is an invitation to investigate the relationships you have with your mind and your body, and make adjustments that will allow these value based activities to happen consistently.
Cultivating the capacity to notice what is happening within yourself. This capacity is often called the Observer or the Witness. With practice, we each have the ability to notice what we are thinking, feeling, and sensing. This ability to observe yourself is critical, because when you are able to observe your thoughts and your feelings, you begin to see that you are not your thoughts, and you are not your feelings. When you understand this, then there is more space to be with your experience in fresh and more empowering ways.
Connecting with the present moment by using your 5 senses, your breath, and your body’s movements.
Learning to breathe, relax and open to feeling, accepting and “being with” your life experiences. Work on letting go of the resistance and judgment that you may be holding.
Learning to observe your mind and your thinking, and then to realize that so much of the narration, and so many of the stories that are playing in your minds are not only unhelpful, but are harmful, limiting, and often not true! You have choices about how you engage with your mind and your thoughts, but this requires being able to redirect your attention away from unhelpful thought patterns when necessary.
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