The Couples Therapist Couch 247: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr. Jill Stoddard
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Jun 17, 2025 Join psychologist Dr. Jill Stoddard, a speaker and author renowned for her work in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In this insightful discussion, Jill unveils how to embrace discomfort and practice self-compassion, inspiring listeners to align their actions with personal values. She tackles common challenges like imposter syndrome while emphasizing the importance of psychological flexibility. With practical strategies, Jill encourages finding fulfillment through authenticity and intentional living, inviting listeners to be their true selves.
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Core Goal of ACT Therapy
- ACT aims to cultivate psychological flexibility by fostering present-moment awareness and openness to internal experiences.
- Clients learn to accept discomfort and consciously act in line with their values.
Comfort with Discomfort Expands Life
- Reacting on autopilot to emotional discomfort leads to regrettable actions and avoidance.
- Becoming comfortable with discomfort expands life possibilities and promotes authentic living.
Use Values to Understand Emotions
- When upset, identify what truly matters to you to understand the source of your feelings.
- Validate your emotions and choose to accept them rather than resist or avoid.