ACT:Root to Fruit #34 The Heart of ACT w/ Robyn Walser
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May 25, 2022 
Robyn Walser, PhD, is a prominent figure in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and a dedicated advocate for healing trauma. In this conversation, she emphasizes working from the heart in therapy, highlighting authentic connections and the importance of mindfulness. Robyn discusses the complexities of human emotion, the balance between self-care and altruism, and the often-unspoken depths of pain and joy. She also addresses navigating mortality in therapy, encouraging a compassionate approach that fosters genuine connections and reflects on life’s meaning.
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Heart of ACT Starts with Presence
- The heart of ACT therapy starts with presence and openness, not just techniques or metaphors.
- Effective therapy involves holding clients as whole humans beyond cognitive strategies.
Words Can't Capture Experience
- Words often fail to capture the vividness and nuances of human experience.
- Powerful therapeutic moments often happen in wordless, shared presence between client and therapist.
Prioritize Values Over Techniques
- Therapists must focus on values-based work with clients rather than rushing to apply techniques.
- Prioritize experiential connection over just describing or using metaphors in therapy.
