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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps people accept what is out of their personal control while committing to actions that build a meaningful, values-driven life. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts or emotions, ACT teaches clients how to change their relationship with them - reducing their impact and influence.

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At Core Connections Psychology Centre, we provide ACT therapy for individuals, teens, and families at our offices in Collingwood and Newmarket, as well as virtually across Ontario.

 

ACT is particularly effective for building resilience, reducing anxiety and depression, and helping clients live with greater clarity, purpose, and balance.

ACT for Individual Therapy

ACT supports individuals in building psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present, accept emotions, and choose actions aligned with personal values. 

 

ACT is especially effective for clients experiencing:

  • Anxiety, panic, or chronic worry

  • Depression, low mood, or lack of motivation

  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms

  • Chronic pain, illness, or health-related stress

  • Perfectionism, self-criticism, or shame

  • Difficulty making decisions or navigating life transitions

 

 

Through ACT individual therapy, clients learn to:

  • Accept difficult thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them

  • Practice mindfulness to stay grounded in the present moment

  • Clarify personal values to guide everyday decisions

  • Reduce the power of self-critical or intrusive thoughts

  • Commit to actions that create a life of meaning and fulfillment

 

 

Outcome: Clients experience less struggle with unwanted thoughts and emotions, while gaining clarity, confidence, and direction in their lives.

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Why Choose ACT at Core Connections Psychology Centre?

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  • Evidence-Based: ACT is supported by decades of research and is highly effective for anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related challenges.

  • Values-Focused: ACT emphasizes living in alignment with what truly matters to you and your family.

  • Practical Skills: Clients leave sessions with mindfulness and coping strategies that can be applied immediately in daily life.

  • Trauma-Informed: Our therapists integrate ACT with compassion and sensitivity to each client’s lived experiences.

  • Accessible Across Ontario: Sessions are available in person in Collingwood and Newmarket, or virtually across Ontario.

Take The Next Step...

If you or your loved one feels stuck in worry, stress, or emotional pain, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you build resilience and reconnect with what matters most.

 

Contact Core Connections Psychology Centre today to schedule a free consultation. Together, we’ll explore your needs, answer your questions, and determine whether ACT therapy is the right fit for you or your family.

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