ACT is a psychotherapy aimed at helping people accept difficult thoughts and emotions while simultaneously making proactive, positive changes in their life.
What this tool is good for:
ACT has become a widely-recommended treatment option for many eating disorders, including bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), and anorexia nervosa (AN), thanks to its ability to promote psychological flexibility, acceptance, and the development of meaningful interests. Training is available for purchase. See Jurascio et al. (2013) for an example applicability for group-based treatments.
Type of tool
Treatment
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Children (6-12 years), Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Self-acceptance, Readiness to recover, Cognitive flexibility
Delivery Setting
Structured therapy sessions
Specific Populations
Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders
Approximate administration time:
Variable
Type of tool
Treatment
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Children (6-12 years), Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Self-acceptance, Readiness to recover, Cognitive flexibility
Delivery Setting
Structured therapy sessions
Specific Populations
Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders
Approximate administration time:
Variable