What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

[@sad_doggo2504]

ACT is the one thing that has been able to help me with CPTSD and flashbacks. I became very dissociative and it doesn't help to say 'well I shouldn't feel this way / experience this.' ACT has saved me countless times from myself but I'm still learning to integrate it into my toolbox.

[@JimThomson54]

It is indeed rare that someone can take a topic as vast and complex as ACT and do a decent job of explaining it in under 15 minutes, without minimizing it to the point of effectively saying "ACT makes you feel better". So, this is a rare video indeed. Very Well Done!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you Jim!! I appreciate you taking the time to write me and let me know.

[@serinadelmar6012]

@@TimothyGordon You’re definitely a natural at this, thank you!

[@TimothyGordon]

@@serinadelmar6012 thanks for saying so! Keep an eye out for new content. :)

[@batoolali9192]

​@@serinadelmar6012😊😊😊😊😊

[@Sheila-sv1ue]

How is this different from RET?

[@thenew22]

a: your talking speed is literally perfect b. this is the best ACT explanation on youtube

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks a lot for saying so Devin!! It makes my day. Any ideas for future videos you’d like to see?

[@ivanarociovottero755]

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[@lorrieannriedel7345]

@@TimothyGordon Using ACT with children (5 year olds to 11 year olds) Love you video.

[@LoveShiaGDSN]

This made me really miss my psychiatrist. I moved and can't afford therapy anymore, but I use this technique that my psychiatrist taught me almost every day of my life. The bus metaphor changed my life.

[@TimothyGordon]

Wow, that is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 💛

[@Channy11-z2b]

What is 'BUS'? Thank you 😊

[@tylerharrell9862]

I think this covers it if I recall correctly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZTaiZqnhMSXbbssi=a9G0W9LeDzQ77vC6​@@Channy11-z2b

[@matthewschmidt3912]

This is something I've done and practiced for years without knowing it. There's a name for it. Holy crap.

[@TimothyGordon]

You wouldn’t believe this Matthew but I actually begin almost all of my workshops by saying: I guarantee you, you’re already doing a lot of what we’re going to be talking about in this workshop. ACT is really focused on a “what works” approach and that means therapists have adapted all kinds of helpful things that work. Feel free to use ACT to give a formal name and structure to what you’re doing and if you create something novel, share it with the ACT community. This work continues to evolve, all the time. I’d love to hear about what you’re doing!

[@trburns2]

@@TimothyGordon You from Canada?

[@TimothyGordon]

Tom Burns yep!

[@bethanyamberrenfrobrock6182]

Really opened my eyes to how committed to my being healthy as a person is.

[@mtkrisit]

ACT was recently recommended for me and when looking it up for some information I see YOU! I was a client of yours years ago and not gonna lie I got a bit excited to see you offering ACT. You were incredible with me. So compassionate, empathetic and you truly want to help your clients. I felt very comfortable with you and although anxious for our sessions, I always looked forward to them. Thank you for being you. :)

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for the positive feedback. It really means a lot to me that you would take the time to write and share your experience. Thank you so much. :)

[@surenderbabbar1308]

I am responding to the comments/ reply of Ms. Kristie in the comment section of this video. Mental health is comparatively foremost than any physical injury. We can fight with physical injuries by good mental health but not vice versa. The poor mental health and psychological inflexibilities kill your living instinct, hinder your personal and professional health and mars your overall personality. I have been struggling to fight out a sort of personality disorder or say sense of idealism in my daily routine life which in the practical world is near impossible. Then how to live with the values if those are real and practically correct . Perhaps ACT may not deal with the worries about the present moment real problems. In any case the video in question by Mr Gordon is extremely helpful for people facing issues of psychological inflexibilities like me. Let's hope for the best . I am willing to share my views on this monster thing ,if the similarly placed persons want so with sincerity , understanding and requisite privacy.Good luck.

[@arabella_psy]

I am a psychology student and currently learn about ACT. Amazing video, thank you! Never stop sharing :)

[@chievejobs4687]

Great explanation and very helpful. ACT is the first thing that has really helped me regain control over my panic disorder

[@almere10]

Can you tell me why

[@chievejobs4687]

@@almere10 Working with ACT is what truly made me understand that I have no power over the panic. I just have to accept that it's there and not work myself up feeling hopeless about the whole situation. I still get panic attacks but my overall anxiety is way lower since I don't obsess over when the next attack is coming or how I will have to be to prevent it. I can't prevent it, I accept that it's there and an attack may come but I will save my response for when it actually does and accept it when it does instead of fighting it. It was not a quick fix, it required work but I'd say im about 90% recovered For reference I used to barely even be able to leave my apartment to do anything, shop for food, meet friends etc. Now I work full time and have normal functioning social life. I don't attribute everything to ACT (I also started working out, eating better etc) but it put me on the right path

[@Lucylight-h5r]

@@chievejobs4687 Fantastic and encouraging to hear

[@ButterflySeraph612]

I'm exploring new therapists in my area and found a clinic that offers ACT; in fact, it was the clinic that told me about ACT. I never heard about ACT beforehand, so they gave me more information by sending me an email with this video linked in it. I have to admit it was a little hard to follow (but that might be due to my easily distracting environment right now), but I am fascinated with this form of therapy! I'm gonna give it a shot.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for taking the time to write, I’m honoured that you took the time to watch the video and follow-up with a message. If you have any questions or have a certain topic, I can do a follow-up video. I hope you’re work with this new clinic goes well.

[@JohnU2020]

I've been looking for a theory that encompasses my varied spiritual learnings and experiences, that is empirically based, and where I can incorporate the common factors of counseling with integrity. This might do it :-) Thanks for sharing.

[@sage8889]

This was Absolutely Excellent! My Therapist introduced me to ACT, and it has taught me so much...& the book, The Happiness Trap, superb read.

[@cherbug1197]

I’m a mental health provider and I love your explanation of this modality. 👍 subscribed!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you so much for saying so. Please take a look at my meditations and trainings! I think you’ll get a lot of use out of them.

[@kristenlewis8416]

I'm currently finishing my master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and I learn so much from them. Thank you!

[@SheaAndrews-n3l]

Thanks so much for taking the time to explain ACT! Very helpful.

[@luke2244]

This is a great overview on ACT. I'm a licensed social worker who currently works with individuals with substance use and mental health issues and this is a really useful tool to utilize with these clients. Thanks for posting!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for the positive feedback Luke! Please take a look at the other videos I’ve posted on my channel, I have a lot of exercises you can use with clients as well as a free self-help ebook. :)

[@kateana4923]

I love this. Someone in my mental health masters program cohort questioned how ACT would work with genogram development therapy sessions with specific clients. Sounds like a great idea!

[@TimothyGordon]

Kate! Fantastic feedback. Are you interested in being on the channel with me via a live video call and we can discuss the application and maybe even do a role play!?

[@kateana4923]

Sure! Why not? I’m down! I am a novice, student in training, and I would love to do some learning! :D

[@kathrynleyburn4359]

Thank you. You explained it intelligently as well as keeping it conversational and interactive. I learned a lot!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Kathryn. Your positive feedback means a lot. :)

[@Lucroq]

Your voice and manner of speaking are very soothing and engaging at the same time.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks so much for saying so!! 🙏🏼

[@julesvaquera]

My therapist suggested this as a course of our time together, and asked me to research it as an assignment. This video was a great way for me to understand what it's all about. Thank you.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for the positive feedback Julie! It’s great that you have a therapist who is interested in empowering you to understand the treatment model they use. I really like that idea.

[@Sigma.Infinity]

This is the best intro to ACT I've found so far. I'm glad you mentioned its roots in Relational Frame Theory and Comprehensive Distancing. I find that knowing the history of the ideas gives ACT a context, and also a feeling of validity.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for saying so! I feel the same way and think we’re WAY overdue for an update.

[@tekdragon]

ACT changed my life and you easily have the best video about it on youtube. extremely engaging, relatable, and accurate. I can tell you are very good at your job :) Thanks for doing these videos. We need it now more than ever with the current COVID crisis.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you so much for this kind message, it means a lot to me personally. 🙏🏼

[@TheDailyBA]

So stoked to have found a ACT and RFT channel to point people to!!! 👊👊👊

[@TimothyGordon]

You’re too kind. I’m loving what you have going on with your channel. I feel a collaboration coming on.

[@dowhatyouwill]

10:54 ''Like when I instruct you to pause here for a moment, and notice that you can hear the sound of my voice. You can acknowledge that that sound is there but you are not the sound of my voice. You are separate, you're the observer of that sound, just as you are the observer of your experience.'' Wow this really puts things in perspective. Thank you so much!

[@TimothyGordon]

Your positive feedback means so much to me. Thank you.

[@elizabethblank9230]

Oh my god- dude. you are SO in my head right now. I seriously needed to find something/someone like you to hear. thank you thank you thank you

[@jazz4asahel]

Thank-you, Timothy Gordon. I'm a peer support who needed a jump-start on ACT. You gave me an understandable one.

[@TimothyGordon]

I’m so glad!! Stay tuned, I’ll have more videos on practicing ACT coming soon. :)

[@Satsui_No_Hado]

What's really cool about act is that it seems like it's something that you can teach yourself over time. And as long as you're willing to continue to practice it like a martial art, you'll become better at it. It's a tool set you can use in almost any situation and it's highly adaptable, I think I found my new therapy method. Thanks for taking the time to explain it. I'm going to watch this multiple times to understand it, but what I'm getting from it is that you're open to the experience or the feeling and then you have a pause and you give yourself time to respond instead of react to it. And you do that through your based on your values. And if you do that, you'll have a better outcome than if you're just reactive This sounds excellent. I have ADHD and I think this could help with that as well! Really like your content. Keep making content for others. It's excellent

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks so much for the compliment and for watching along. Yes! You’re absolutely right. I’ve recently made an updated video about learning ACT and exactly what you’ve described is how I experience it; the longer I practice ACT, learn about how it works - the more I deepen my practice and ease of introducing it everywhere.

[@Satsui_No_Hado]

I truly appreciate you taking the time to respond to me. I'll definitely be checking that out. Interestingly enough over this week and I had a difficult week and I finally made a decision to look into therapy. I reached out to a therapist and I'm going to have a 15 minute consultation later today. I'm looking forward to this new chapter and she practices act I've already watched this video three times today so I'm trying to really understand it. It sounds like this is a game changer. Again, I really appreciate you.

[@TimothyGordon]

@@Satsui_No_Hado you’re welcome!!! I appreciate you investing in yourself with some good quality therapy. Stay in touch. 💛

[@Satsui_No_Hado]

​​@@TimothyGordonI'll definitely stay in touch and I'll keep watching your content as well. You're welcome! So I do have one quick question for you that the therapist I found she seems really good. She only does it through. I guess telehealth and she's out of network as well. Is doing therapy through a camera as beneficial as doing it in person? It seems like that's tougher to do since COVID and there's a lot of people and waiting list out there so this is a chance to get in. I'm just curious what your suggestion would be Our first appointment is going to be this upcoming Monday so I thought about it on Sunday. Reached out on Sunday. She reached back on Monday and before Monday night I made a commitment to have an appointment

[@afzGTR]

Brilliant explanation and straight to the point!

[@khandygurl01]

Love this! Very well explained! I thoroughly enjoy utilizing ACT in my therapeutic practice. I appreciate your full and understandable explanation. Will be sharing with colleagues!

[@alonakimhi5171]

you are wonderful! the energy, the humor, the eloquence. looking forward for more .

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for this lovely message.

[@davidwm]

Thanks, Timothy. This was a helpful overview of the ACT process. Please continue to share your passion for learning with more video installments. Cheers!

[@TimothyGordon]

David, if only you knew how much this positive feedback means to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you. :)

[@IcanSeeMyselfOutThanks]

Been to so many ACT conferences for BCBA's and the not BCBA version. I am super pumped about it and applying it to the families of the clients I serve. ACT and RFT need to be looked into more, I can't stop wanting to learn more!

[@TimothyGordon]

Cool! Love your enthusiasm Jay. Tell me what you’re learning and stands out to you!?0

[@frederickagraves8589]

59 and my family created the Crazy Train 3 generations back...yup the apple did not fall far from the tree...it did roll down the hill a little. My 1st time therapist suggested ACT.....thank you for your explanation!

[@TimothyGordon]

You’re welcome Fredericka. Thank you for your positive feedback and sharing with me a little about your journey. I want you to know that it’s something very special, connected to my values that you would find this video useful. 🙏🏼

[@Abm693]

Great explanation and easy to understand! I’m following

[@joannebrown3961]

Very useful and thought-provoking as I plan for a return to school and for a recovery curriculum for our pupils. Thank you.

[@TimothyGordon]

Wow, thanks for saying so Joanne. I wish you luck and if there’s anything I can do to consult, let me know!

[@MohamedAmine-is7cq]

Needed a refresher from my therapy sessions! Love it, to the point and thorough! Please keep it up, I know I need it :) Much respect

[@consuelomedinavillar1821]

You said everything that a person interested in ACT needs to hear

[@TB-dj4pe]

I am currently working towards taking my BCBA exam after a Masters in Behaviour Analysis and many years previously working with trauma, and I have become super interested in ACT! Both for my own well-being and would love to study this in depth and become qualified to use to with clients. I found your video and passion so helpful and accessible which is greatly appreciated, and also love seeing part of behaviourism (RFT) being researched and applied with mental health and private events! Thank you for a fantastic video ☺️

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for your kind words and congratulations on completing your masters!! Follow-up and let me know how your exam goes. 🙏🏼

[@AbdullahArRafi]

This is really one of the best explanations of ACT, if not the best one!

[@TimothyGordon]

Wow, thank you for this kind compliment. It makes my day. :)

[@LouisePerry23]

Thank you Timothy! This was a wonderful video. I am a MSW student and looking forward to using ACT will my clients!

[@katiet1469]

Hi, Thank you for making this video! I had to read an article on ACT for my MSW program. I did not understand it, but your video helped me understand ACT. Thank you so much!

[@silvioapires]

Just came across your video now Timothy, and I must say it is brilliant! A born communicator your explanation is precise, and very pleasant to listen to! Amazing work! Thank you!

[@TimothyGordon]

Wow Silvio, thank you for the high praise; it means a lot to me. Please don’t hesitate to let me know any ideas you have for future videos. :)

[@Amy_Stanmore]

Ive come here the morning of my second tele-session, I have no idea where the sessions will go. I left the first session feeling like I have a bit of a headache from thinking a lot lol Is that like everyone? I love it that you didnt sing the lamb chop song because it really goes on and on all day for me ha ha ha Thanks for explaining it more for me. I learned psychology 20yrs ago so therapy is not all a new concept to me.

[@TechNACITYbjj]

Exceptional explanation. Highly gifted presenter 👊

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you! It means a lot to me that you shared such a sweet message with me.

[@saferspaces]

Im hearing you for the first time, such a engrossing video! You are amazing.

[@TimothyGordon]

Wow, thank you.

[@houstoncenterforvaluedlivi9897]

Love your videos! Easy to understand and we look forward to *your* upbeat style! I work with Dr. Stotts in Houston at UT Health with clients with substance use disorders in an ACT clinical/therapy trial. I've been asking my clients to subscribe to your channel! I like the short and sweet videos. Easy to digest. Keep them coming!

[@houstoncenterforvaluedlivi9897]

Forgot to add, we do the Matrix/Life Map a lot. Works well!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you SO MUCH for saying so!!! You have no idea how reinforcing that is to me. Make sure to stay in touch if there's anything I can do that'd be useful.

[@EricABlackEAB]

Tim, these videos are very good explanations. Thanks.

[@MissBreakingDawn]

Please don't stop making these videos! This was superb. I am studying for a psychotherapy exam and you really made this content come to life. Will definitely be checking out the rest of your channel!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you so much Kris! Good luck with your studying and exam. Please let me know other topics you’d like to see me cover on the channel. :)

[@hol-upLIL-bit]

I think all your videos are perfect. People who are critical need you as a psychotherapist lol ;)

[@TimothyGordon]

Hahaha! I do like to say my door is always open. ;)

[@jt11erink]

Thank you, Timothy this was really clear and inspiring. Someone mentioned ACT to me yesterday this is a great introduction!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks so much for saying so Jelle. Let me know what else you need to help you in learning ACT. 🙏🏼

[@eureka2educatemotivation4l32]

great vids about ACT. you can choose your behaviour

[@RN-uo2nj]

Hi Timothy Gordon. Really informative and and well presented video. Is ACT for chronic pain management video something you could do? Thanks!

[@AliciaGuitar]

This is very similar to mindfulness and the acceptance and values taught in 12 step programs

[@TimothyGordon]

Yes! Yet totally different. Cool, eh?

[@BenClimbin]

Thanks for the great information and breakdown of this technique. Working on my MSW right now and planning on using this one with my clients.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for the positive feedback!! Good for you, doing an MSW - that’s awesome. 👍🏼

[@surenderbabbar1308]

It's a well constructed video for dealing with the complex and variety of mental health issues in a concise and summarized way. This summarized video clip of ACT will help in meaningful reading of the big volumes of the books on ACT by linking the preceding textual explanation with the subsequent / following textual explanation , Otherwise it will become very difficult for an ordinary person to comprehend the concept of ACT. Would like to have more such enlightening videos.Thanks

[@aleximmink3460]

Hi Timothy, A really good and insightful Video thank you for producing. A lot of takeaways from this: 'psychological flexibility, acceptance, commitment etc. Great job! Best wishes, Alex.

[@spa556]

You did an awesome job answering my question about this project. Thank you young man.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you so much for saying so. It really makes my day and means a lot to me. 💛 Please don’t hesitate to follow-up if there’s anything you might need from me at all.

[@Seanscichlids]

I wonder if ACT works for when you can't sleep at night when something important is coming up the next day. For example a plane flight, or a first date. I find my mind racing at night sometimes, and then I'm so worried what the affects of no sleep with be the next day or having to cancel plans that make me look bad.

[@TimothyGordon]

Yes Sean! Check out the application Breethe. There’s an entire host of ACT for sleeping talks, exercises, meditations.

[@fortheloveofbrum3106]

Keep doing what you are doing. I've just been looking at audiobooks on CBT and come accross the abbreviation ACT which i'm unfamiliar with so decided to look it up and came accross you! Your explanation .... Clear, concise and I get it. Count me as another subscriber. Thanks

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for the positive feedback, it means a lot to me. Let me know if there are specific topics you want me to do videos on! :)

[@wheresimi]

Awesome video, straight forward easy to follow and made understanding ACT very easy!!!’

[@dandamerville]

Knock-out video, TG! Splendid job of explaining ACT, which I am familiar with, and introducing me to relational frame theory, which I didn't know anything about. Or maybe I did - I just didn't have a name for it. I really like the way you deEastify (demystify)

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you so much Dan! Your comment has put a big smile on my face. :) I plan on doing some fun follow-up videos on relational frame theory soon for sure.

[@anahopkins7006]

Thank you for this great video! I'm writing a position piece about ACT for graduate school and loved your way of explaining it! You are so articulate and engaging!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for saying so Isabella. That means a lot to me. Please do check out some of my online courses if you’re interested in learning more: thezensocialworker.thinkific.com

[@giancarlopia1404]

Awesome video, thank you..I am returning to direct clinical practice with youth after many years as a supervisor. I'm looking for some solid frameworks to use and this is spot-on. might I request a specific video on how to use ACT with children and youth? Much appreciated., GC

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback and YES! I’m happy to do a video on using ACT with children and adolescents, it’s a great model. I also have a book called The Acceptance & Mindfulness Toolbox for Children & Adolescents coming out soon. Keep an eye out for that!! :)

[@artmoncg3222]

Thank you Timothy, this is a wonderful video, I hope you keep making more and that you continue to be your beautiful genuinely self. Namastae!

[@zxcbyyyy]

Thank you sir and said he was incredibly helpful. I love your voice and my grad school assigned your video to be listened to. So Ball State University use your work as professional and quality.

[@TimothyGordon]

That’s amazing!!! Thanks for saying so. Let me know if there’s anything else you might need, specific topics or resources you’d like to see me offer and I’ll make a video.

[@Yourtherapistknows]

You are doing a great job and thank you SO much for explaining ACT the way I needed to hear it!!! I finally got what’s all about!!!

[@richardzbikowski1337]

Good job , effective from my perspective.

[@darnotish]

Thanks Tim! What a fantastic video. Keep doing what you're doing

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you so much for saying so! That means a lot to me and brought a smile to my face tonight. :)

[@simonpbalfe]

Brilliant video, elegantly explained and really graspable thank you!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you so much for saying so! I’m going to be providing lots of new content in the near future. Please let me know any specific topics or questions you’d like to see my cover. 🙏🏼

[@Sabrinaclasper]

My mind is blown and I have so much to say. Thanks for sharing this!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for taking the time to write. I hope you’ll share with me the things that have done come up that you want to say. And please subscribe! Lots of new videos and other announcements coming soon.

[@kimberlyb1104]

This is so interesting! Great explanation and introduction to ACT. I am interested in the field of applied behavior analysis and how we can use this in co-morbidality of ADHD and addiction behavior. Do you have any videos on this subject?

[@TimothyGordon]

Right on! Check out my online course ACT for Addiction: thezensocialworker.thinkific.com I give an intro to ACT in this course but also weave in novel RFT interventions and how me working with clients. 👍🏼

[@lindahebb4832]

Thank you for posting

[@TimothyGordon]

You’re very welcome! Please subscribe for lots more content soon. :)

[@dewi8719]

Hello, sir. I'm a final student of Psychology and now working on a thesis about ACT on imprisoned father. I'm quite upset that I JUST found your youtube chanel cause it's very helping. Would you like to give some comments about my ACT modul? Thankyou so much. I would email you if you will...

[@DarrenCaudle]

Another great video. This is a super-helpful and functional ( ;-) ) summary of ACT, and you clearly explain it. Open - Aware - Engaged with me, rather than my thoughts, feelings, memories, sensations & urges, in the driving seat and in control. Thanks, Tim.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you Darren for checking out the video and leaving such a kind comment. It means a lot to me personally. 🙏🏼

[@deanahunt3364]

thank you so much for this explanation of ACT it has helped me so much.

[@ritishaw429]

Great explanation. Thank you for explaining in such a easy manner

[@stephaniekvasager4376]

This was really helpful fellow social worker!!! Thank you. Excited to check out more of your content.

[@YanchepLocal]

First video I've watched on this therapy. Very easy to follow thanks. I do wonder how an approach like this works with people in constant pain or suffering? What do we do when changing our circumstance or condition is unattainable and the fact of pain is constant? Eg. Laying in a hospital bed with a terminal illness? Thanks for your work.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for the positive feedback Ryan. I appreciate that you’ve taken the time to write. Your question is inspiring me to make a video on the topic! This work has incredible application to the world of chronic pain and terminal illness that requires a sensitivity to context. I hope it’s okay that I mention your comment in that video while discussing this topic!

[@radicalpotato666]

Thank you, that was a great explanation. Well said.

[@helenblake8777]

Really useful overview and intro to ACT - perfect for me today - thankyou!

[@sherylbeamer7189]

Thank you very much would love to learn more about how to implement this in my life 🙏🏼

[@minakhayyam6130]

thank you about this speech . its very good and comprehensive

[@jasonlee2767]

great video!! thank you for organizing the ideas in the way you did

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for saying so Jason! I’m going to be coming out with new videos soon, please keep a look out for them and let me know what topics you would like to see covered. 🙏🏼

[@timyeh77]

what a joy to land on this video today! great !

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for saying. 🙏🏼

[@katecarty2361]

Great presentation authentic, clear, logical and heartfelt-just as good as your heroes so keep going and spreading the knowledge that will help people to live more meaningful fulfilling lives full of pain and pleasure. Thank you

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks so much Kate for the positive feedback!

[@sherrybaby7437]

Thank you! Very helpful! Your examples of RFT are engrained in this brain :)

[@TimothyGordon]

I’m so glad this worked for you!!

[@Julia-0411-k8x]

I love ACT ,this therapy form has helped me the most

[@elainepeltier2015]

Julia Did you ever try reading or watching Eckhart Tolle? I know he talks a lot about acceptance and I am wondering if ACT is similar?

[@Julia-0411-k8x]

@@elainepeltier2015 Yes I have a book from Eckhart Tolle. In the acceptance kind of way it has similarities but Eckhart Tolle has a lot of spiritual beliefs that ACT does not have.

[@elainepeltier2015]

Julia Thanks!

[@TimothyGordon]

Elaine Peltier for SOME people the spiritual material that Eckhart Tolle focuses on can be incredibly helpful. For me, spirituality made a lot of sense to me during a time that I was confused and hurt; later, science occurred to me as being a relevant focus to better understand my hurt. I still however feel that tug toward meaning making through prayer, chanting, and scripture. Spirituality is a different way of knowing and might be a useful method to transmit these ACT core processes. 🙏🏼

[@elainepeltier2015]

Timothy Gordon Thanks very much. I find I like the spirituality associated with Eckhart Tolle.

[@aveenadesa5284]

Very well explained! Thank you!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you kindly for saying so. 💛

[@peterlebuis5352]

Great video! I have subscribed to your channel and received your ebook from your website. I look forward to learning more.

[@TimothyGordon]

Right on Peter! Thanks for the positive feedback. Don't hesitate to follow-up and share topics or questions you feel would be useful. :)

[@ConnorRunsFree]

Fantastic video. You're a great teacher.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks a lot Connor! I really appreciate that. :) Any suggestions for future videos that you’d like to see?

[@jasond626]

Nice video! Cheers.. Great for breaking things down.. Do you have further videos on how to do all this.. Thank you..

[@TimothyGordon]

Hi Jason, thanks so much for the kind comment. Yes! I have many online trainings available here: thezensocialworker.thinkific.com

[@jasond626]

@@TimothyGordon thanks for your reply.. I meant on KZbin. Thanks

[@TimothyGordon]

Jason D yes of course! Please subscribe and check out my channel. :)

[@jasond626]

@@TimothyGordon thanks.. I've had a quick look but couldn't really see an abc of it as it were.. I realise it's your income etc.. Didn't really see a playlist, follow this then that etc..

[@TimothyGordon]

Jason D no problem, what are you looking for?

[@latashawashington8484]

I'm new here because I'm trying to find me more and feel confident more and to stop feeling like I don't belong because of abandoned from childhood from my mom and others things but willing to do better

[@TimothyGordon]

Anything I can do to support you in that journey Latasha, let me know. 🙏🏼

[@teresanature2399]

thanks for the insight of ACT. It really helps

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. It makes my day. :)

[@whiteshadow59]

Thanks for putting this together for me in a video that makes more sense. The papers i've been reading for University on this therapy are very hard to understand.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for saying so and taking the time to comment! Just as a heads up, I felt exactly the same way when I was first learning ACT.

[@theanukarkie7000]

Is it good for Ocd too.I want to know if this therpay works for Ocd sufferstoo

[@TimothyGordon]

Yes it does!

[@danielberryman2893]

Just now learning about ACT and I’m really digging it. Would you be willing to post your favorite instructors by any chance? I would love to hear more perspectives. Thank you for taking the time to pass on your knowledge, very helpful.

[@TimothyGordon]

1) Daniel J. Moran. He is brilliant, practical and to the point. 2) Joanne Steinwachs. You will take the deepest dive into the underpinnings of clinical work that you can imagine. 3) Emily Sandoz. Her books are phenomenal and her workshops are mind blowing. Emily’s work is creative, original and interesting. 4) Kirk Strosahl, Patricia Robinson. These two are some of the early developers and adopters of ACT. I think you’ll be surprised how immediately effective and practical their work is. 5) Jenn Villate and Matthieu Villate. These two provide RFT accounts and clinical work “Mastering the Clinical Conversation” but also each have a very deep understanding of the heart of ACT.

[@danielberryman2893]

Timothy Gordon thank you so much! Looking forward to researching them and learning more! Be well and enjoy yourself

[@djbizmuth3245]

Thank you for this helpful information. Is there a way to practice which behavior we are going to 'choose' next?

[@TimothyGordon]

Great question! First, please work on this with a professional who can practice with you, get to know you, your situation and give direct, authoritative feedback. Second, this is not advice but an idea. Please don’t read my comment as an alternative to therapy. With my clients, I try to figure out a behaviour that is linked with something more valuable, something that is reinforcing but perhaps in the long-term, like a distal reinforcer. Maybe try looking that last term up. For example, if binge eating is the behaviour you want to change, you’re wise to have alternatives that are linked to something important, like reading a book that interests you, cuddling your dog, putting on music and dancing instead. The idea here is having an alternative behaviour that is reinforcing, it just may not be reinforcing immediately like the problematic behaviour, hence why these painful behaviours tend to stick.

[@louisbunster4266]

Relational networks, socially constructed, etc, all that sounds a lot like Buddhism's this-that conditionality, mental fabrications, and interdependent co-arising packaged in modern, psychology jargon. You didn't say a single thing that I didn't already know from Buddhist mindfulness practice. Good job presenting it to non-Buddhists in a non-Buddhist language though. Keep it up.

[@DianaCarolinaB]

Well explained! Thank you!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for taking the time to write. 💛

[@charliecale4774]

Did you say locust of control?

[@TimothyGordon]

Please don’t tell anyone!! 😳

[@charliecale4774]

@@TimothyGordon my lips are seals!

[@kdaugustine]

The locust of control is actually my spirit animal.

[@charliecale4774]

@@kdaugustine mine too! Well, it's actually the cicada of bad coping skills.

[@TimothyGordon]

Charlie Cale I’m laughing out loud over here.. just seeing these now. You two rock, thank you for the laugh. :)