Confession and Identity in Monastic Life

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:07:01 What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? 

00:18:30 Metaphysics and therapy

00:30:36 The 6 core principles of ACT 

00:43:24 Some examples 

00:55:42 The importance of confession 

01:17:59 The self — Eastern church fathers vs ancient philosophers 

01:33:24 Resonance with the Orthodox Church 

01:45:26 Are the principles of ACT rooted in reality? 

01:50:50 The ideal role of a therapist vs a priest 

02:25:17 Improving therapy