Therapie-Tools Akzeptanz- und Commitmenttherapie (ACT) mit Kindern und Jugendlichen

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is particularly characterized by its use of metaphors, experiential methods, and intensive relationship building. Due to its creative approaches, it is ideal for working with children and adolescents and their caregivers. ACT posits that the core of suffering is not the feelings themselves, but rather how one deals with them: suffering arises when there is an attempt to avoid difficult thoughts and feelings. These processes can also be observed in children and adolescents. The goal of ACT is to increase psychological flexibility, thereby enabling individuals to lead a life aligned with their values – ultimately improving their quality of life. The therapy tools volume "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy" contains a variety of experiential exercises, metaphors, and worksheets tailored to the specific age groups of children and adolescents, as well as for working with parents.