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The Power of Acceptance & Commitment (ACT Therapy) with Dr. Diana Hill (252)

Dec 3, 2024

Dr. Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist and co-author of the ACT Daily Commitment Therapy Journal, shares her expertise on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She highlights how ACT can transform conflict into connection by focusing on personal values. Diana discusses cognitive diffusion, the family body analogy, and practical journaling techniques to navigate life's challenges. Listeners learn the importance of acceptance in enhancing relationships and how to turn regrets into growth opportunities while fostering a 'yes mind' in conversations.

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Quick takeaways

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) promotes psychological flexibility by encouraging individuals to acknowledge their thoughts without needing to engage with them directly.

The exploration of personal values is vital in ACT, as it helps individuals align their actions with what truly matters to them for a more authentic life.

ACT strategies, such as cognitive diffusion, enable better emotional understanding and foster deeper connections in personal relationships by managing unhelpful thoughts.

Deep dives

The Essence of Acceptance

Acceptance involves a readiness to receive what is happening, even if it is unpleasant or unwanted. This concept centers on the understanding that acceptance does not imply liking or approving of a situation; rather, it means being open to it. By welcoming or allowing experiences, individuals can create the necessary space to respond effectively rather than react impulsively. This approach encourages one to act as if acceptance is already achieved to gradually foster a mindset of acceptance.

Intro

4min

Exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

17min

Embracing Values Through Regret

15min

Embracing Acceptance in Conversations

7min

Navigating Shame and Values in Therapy

7min

Integrating Embodiment into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

3min

Navigating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

5min

Understanding Wise vs. Unwise Efforts in Life and Work

4min

Transform conflict into connection with ACT

Dr. Diana Hill and co-host Dr. Ann Kelley explore the power of process-based therapy to improve relationships and wellbeing. Through various methods like the 6 principles of ACT, the understanding of values, and the family body analogy, they use their personal and professional experience to discuss ways to help resolve conflict and find deeper connection through secure relating. Learn ways to tap into your most deeply connected self to move forward through life’s challenges and nurture healthy relationships.

“We don’t battle thoughts. We don’t challenge thoughts. We just let thoughts go, and we can act independently from our thoughts.” – Dr. Diana Hill

Time Stamps for ACT

1:06 – What is ACT?

8:52 – Introduction to cognitive diffusion

10:45 – Exploring the transcendent self and family body analogy of ACT

12:09 – The six processes of ACT

20:54 – Utilizing Diana’s daily journal book method

26:53 – Navigating experiential avoidance

33:57 – Moving through acceptance

50:52 – How to learn more about the ACT principles

About our Guest – Dr. Diana Hill

Diana Hill, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, and co-author of ACT Daily Commitment Therapy Journal: Get unstuck and live full with Acceptance. She is also a co-host of the popular podcast, Psychologists Off the Clock which has over 1 million downloads, where she has interviewed leaders in the field of psychology, mindfulness, and wellness including Dr. Daniel Goleman, Dr. Rich Hanson, The Psychology of Radical Healing Collective, Dr. Daniel Siegel, and Dr. David Sinclair. She is a regular teacher for the Mindful Hearts Program and Insight LA. Through her online teachings, executive coaching, clinical supervision, and private therapy practice Diana encourages clients to build psychological flexibility so that they can live more meaningful and fulfilling lives.