<unk>  <unk> , typically pronounced as the word "act") is a form of psychotherapy, as well as a branch of clinical behavior analysis. It is an empirically based psychological intervention that uses<unk>  and mindfulness strategies along with<unk>  and behavior-change strategies to increase psychological flexibility. This approach was originally termed comprehensive distancing. Steven C. Hayes developed<unk>  in 1982 in order to create an approach which integrates both covert conditioning and behavior therapy. There are a variety of protocols for<unk> , depending on the target behavior and setting. For example, in behavioral health areas, a brief version of<unk>  is called focused<unk>  (FACT). The objective of<unk>  is not elimination of difficult feelings rather, it is to be present with what life brings and to "move toward valued behavior".<unk>  invites people to open up to unpleasant feelings, learn not to overreact to them, and not avoid situations where they are invoked. Its therapeutic effect aims to be a positive spiral where a greater understanding of one's emotions leads to a better understanding of the truth. In<unk> , "truth" is measured through the concept of "workability", or what works to take another step toward what matters (e.g. values, meaning).
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Sexual trauma therapy
Person-centered therapy
Suicide intervention
Institutional psychotherapy
Cognitive therapy
Insight-oriented psychotherapy
Scrambler therapy