Increasing psychological flexibility is an aim of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training.
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It refers to our ability to cope with, accept, and adjust to challenging or painful situations; How we stay in contact with the present moment and choose behaviors based on the situation and our values regardless of unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations.
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Empirical research supports that psychological flexibility can be measured; the more psychologically flexible you are, the less chance you will develop depression, anxiety, and distress during stressful life events.
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Creating an environment in which the concepts of ACT can be explored and psychological flexibility nurtured can help children be active participants in successfully navigating life's challenges.