Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills and 12-Steps
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills and 12-Steps
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills and 12-Steps
Sunday 25th April 2021
Explore Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes and learn how they apply to addiction recovery on Counselor Toolbox Podcast.
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We want to encourage people to take actions designed to embrace their experience of the present instead of avoid it.
Imagine finding a way to embrace your thoughts and feelings without letting them control you. In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes takes us through the essentials of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This unique form of psychotherapy focuses on developing psychological flexibility by accepting internal experiences and committing to actions that align with personal values and goals. Dr.
Snipes breaks down the concept of Destructive Normality, which suggests that our thoughts and feelings aren't always accurate reflections of reality, often leading to Experiential Avoidance—where we try to dodge or control these internal experiences, resulting in more distress. Through Therapeutic Interventions, ACT aims to confront these avoidance patterns, teaching that control is the problem, not the solution. You'll learn about the Six Core Principles of ACT: Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Contact with the Present Moment, Self-as-Context, Values, and Committed Action.
Dr. Snipes also explains how mindfulness in ACT involves bringing conscious awareness to the present moment with openness and interest. She highlights how Internal and Global Thinking can hinder mindfulness and the importance of diffusing thoughts to see them as just thoughts, not truths. The episode also delves into Emotional Dysregulation and its impact on behavior, emphasizing tailored interventions to enhance mindfulness. Finally, Dr.
Snipes discusses integrating ACT with the 12-Steps, particularly in helping individuals accept their powerlessness over addiction while regaining control of their lives. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in mental health and addiction recovery.