Free ACT Quiz: How to Overcome Trauma and Thrive Now

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It aims to help us develop psychological flexibility, and cope with difficult thoughts and feelings effectively.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy has also been used to address a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic pain, and it has shown promising results in promoting psychological well-being and resilience.

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ACT Quiz and Exercise

Find some quiet, uninterrupted time to work on this.

Use a journal or notebook to records your thoughts and feelings.

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  • Identifying Difficult Thoughts or Emotions: Think about a difficult thought or emotion that you often struggle with. It could be anxiety, self-doubt, sadness, or any other challenging experience.
  • Acceptance and Defusion: Take a moment to observe and describe this difficult thought or emotion without judgment. Notice its impact on your physical and emotional state.
  • What does this thought, or emotion feel like in your body? Are there images or memories come to mind with this thought or emotion?
  • What effect does this thought or emotion have on your mood and behavior?

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ACT Emphasizes Mindfulness and Present-Moment Awareness

  • Shift your attention to the present moment and observe what is happening around you.
  • Engage your senses and notice the sights, sounds, smells, and physical sensations you are experiencing right now.
  • Record your observations in your notebook or journal.

Clarifying Personal Values

  • Reflect on what truly matters to you in life.
  • Identify two or three core values that are important to you.
  • Record them in your notebook as well.

Acceptance and Commitment Means Taking Committed Action

  • Think about an action you can take that aligns with one of your values.
  • It should be a small, manageable step that you can take right now. Record it in your journal or notebook.
  • Consider any potential barriers or challenges that may arise.
  • How can you overcome or navigate these obstacles?

Now, commit to taking this action within the next 24 hours. Set a specific time and date for yourself.

Reflection and Self-Compassion

  • Did it bring you closer to a sense of fulfilment or meaning? How did it make you feel?

Practice self-compassion by acknowledging and accepting any challenging thoughts, emotions, or struggles that arise during this process.

  • Write down one kind and compassionate statement you can tell yourself in your notebook or journal.

How to Use Your Worksheet to Help Overcome Childhood Trauma

Use the questions posed as a gateway to self-reflection and growth and continue to explore how these practices can help you live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Know you are never alone. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach a 24-hour crisis center, text MHA to 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

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