S3E127: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Creating Space To Unlock The Life You Want with Dr. Mike Twohig, Ph.D.
Join your host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she is joined by Dr. Mike Twohig, Ph.D., a leading researcher and clinician in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They dive deep into what ACT is, why it’s a powerful approach for OCD and related disorders. Mike shares insights regarding cognitive defusion, acceptance, and values-based living. Whether you’re new to ACT or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for individuals, families and practitioners alike. Join us!
Resources:
To get trained in ACT, check out the Praxis course by clicking here.
For more information on the web-based interventions mentioned during this show, click here.
To check out Clarissa Ong and Mike Twohig’s book, The Anxious Perfectionist, click here.
To check out Mike Twohig and Douglas Woods’ book, Trichotillomania: Therapist Guide, click here.
To check out ACT in Steps: A Transdiagnostic Manual for Learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Twohig, Levin & Ong: Click here.
Other Book Recommendations:
The ACT Workbook for OCD by Marisa Marza & Lisa Coyne: Click here.
A collection different ACT books by Patricia Zurita Ona: Click here.
Intrusive Thoughts Exercise
