Why would I need Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
At its core, CBT is designed to help you understand and change unhelpful thought patterns, leading to positive changes in behavior and overall well-being....
ACT is an evidence-based form of cognitive behavioral therapy that helps you develop psychological flexibility, or the ability to stay present, open up to difficult feelings, and take action guided by your deepest values.
Unlike approaches that try to eliminate uncomfortable thoughts, ACT teaches you to accept what you cannot control while committing to behaviors that enrich your life. Through experiential exercises, mindfulness practices, and values clarification, ACT shifts your relationship with internal experiences.
You learn to notice thoughts and emotions without getting entangled in them, so you can respond effectively instead of reacting automatically. Over time, this leads to reduced suffering, greater resilience, and a stronger sense of purpose.
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ACT is built on a core of six interconnected processes, known as the “hexaflex” model, that all work together to cultivate psychological flexibility. These six processes are:
By consistently practicing these processes, you’ll be able to build flexibility to face life’s challenges with openness and choose actions that align with your established values. This holistic approach reduces experiential avoidance and replaces it with purposeful living.
At Capo Canyon, we deliver ACT within a comprehensive treatment framework tailored to your needs. After an initial assessment, our licensed therapists design an ACT plan that integrates individual sessions, group workshops, and mindfulness practices.
In one-on-one therapy, you work through experiential exercises such as values journaling and perspective-taking metaphors to solidify each hexaflex process. Group ACT workshops reinforce these skills in a supportive peer environment, where you practice acceptance and defusion exercises together.
We schedule regular mindfulness labs that teach focused breathing and body-scan techniques to anchor you in the present moment. Our serene hill country setting enhances these practices, offering natural spaces for guided meditation and reflective walking. Throughout your stay, a dedicated case manager coordinates ACT with other therapies like EMDR or DBT to address co-occurring issues like trauma or emotion-regulation difficulties.
Each week, we review your committed-action goals, adjust strategies based on your progress, and celebrate achievements that reflect your values. This iterative process ensures ACT does not remain theoretical but becomes woven into your daily life.
By the time you complete the program, you’ll possess a robust toolkit for accepting inner experiences, defusing unhelpful thoughts, and taking value-driven action long after you leave Capo Canyon.
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ACT helps you move away from the unhelpful pattern of avoiding painful thoughts, feelings, or cravings. Instead of fighting urges or pushing away distressing memories, you learn to make space for those experiences while remaining focused on your values. This shift reduces the power of triggers—whether substance-related urges or anxiety-provoking thoughts—and diminishes the likelihood of relapse.
By practicing acceptance and cognitive defusion, you develop greater tolerance for uncomfortable emotions. When cravings or negative self-talk arise, you observe them as passing mental events rather than commands that must be obeyed. Over time, this resilience translates into improved stress management, reduced anxiety, and a more balanced mood.
Values clarification is a core ACT process that encourages you to identify what matters most, such as family connection, career integrity, or personal growth. With clear values, you set meaningful goals and take committed action steps that align with your true priorities. This sense of purpose counteracts the aimlessness that often accompanies addiction and depression.
ACT fosters openness and authenticity in communication. As you practice present-moment awareness and self-as-context, you become more attuned to others’ perspectives and less reactive during conflicts. These skills strengthen relationships with family, friends, and peers, providing a supportive network that bolsters long-term recovery.
Because ACT emphasizes skill development rather than symptom elimination, the benefits endure beyond treatment. You leave Capo Canyon with practical tools—mindfulness exercises, defusion techniques, and values-driven action plans—that integrate seamlessly into daily life, ensuring continued growth and stability.
Each ACT session at Capo Canyon lasts approximately 60 minutes and combines experiential exercises with reflective discussion. While each individual’s sessions will be unique to them, the typical session structure is as follows:
When you partner with Capo Canyon, we can easily blend your ACT with other complementary treatments to address the entire spectrum of your recovery and wellness needs.
Following ACT sessions, you might engage in cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge specific thought patterns that emerge during values work. Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions, while EMDR targets deeper trauma that can undermine committed action.
Our holistic services include yoga, equine therapy, and nutrition counseling to help reinforce ACT’s emphasis on the mind-body connection and help you practice acceptance in varied contexts. By coordinating these modalities through weekly team consultations, we ensure your treatment plan remains cohesive, adaptable, and precisely aligned with your personal goals.
Capo Canyon can help you reach the next level of psychological flexibility, so you can more easily live in alignment with your deepest values. Our admissions specialists are standing by 24/7 to go over the details of our ACT program, discuss insurance or payment options, and get the ball rolling on your assessment. Contact us today to book your spot in our exclusive small-group environment.
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