Overcoming Resistance - Made Simple Russ Harris, MDACT World Conference, July 2009www.thehappinesstrap.com

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Workshop Aims

Learn the most common factors in resistance Learn a more comprehensive interpretation of

the popular F.E.A.R. acronym. Learn a variety of techniques for overcoming

resistance and increasing motivation

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The Aim Of ACT

Cultivate Psychological Flexibility: Be Present Open Up Do What Works

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The Essence Of ACT

ACT= LOVE Letting go Opening up Valuing Engaging

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ACT In A Nutshell

PsychologicalFlexibility

Be present, Open upDo what matters

The Present MomentBe Here Now

DefusionWatch Your Thinking

AcceptanceOpen Up

ValuesKnow What Matters

Committed ActionDo What It Takes

Self-as-contextPure Awareness

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Be Present

Psychological Flexibility

Open UpDo What Matters

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Self-as-Context

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ValuesAcceptance

Resistance: A State, Not a Trait

Interpersonal factors Treatment Mismatch Secondary gains F.E.A.R. F = Fusion E = Excessive goals A = Avoidance of discomfort R = Remoteness from values

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Overcoming Resistance

Therapeutic relationship: embody ACT Informed consent Open & curious discussion of pros and cons Antidote to F.E.A.R. is to D.A.R.E. D = Defusion A = Acceptance of discomfort R = Realistic goals E = Embracing values

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