ACT Group: 6 Steps to Psychological Flexibility

What the course is about

A practical personal-development seminar grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and backed by scientific evidence. ACT doesn't tell you what's good or bad; instead, each person defines which behaviours and ways of thinking are functional or unfunctional for them. Specific practical exercises and techniques help us notice how and where the mind steers and shapes our behaviour, even when we don't really want it to.

ACT is a humanistic psychotherapy belonging to the third wave of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), grounded in functional contextualism and in the scientific Relational Frame Theory (RFT). It works with full awareness and full presence, and its approach is to cultivate kind self-acceptance. The central tool of ACT is the ACT matrix, whose high effectiveness has been confirmed by studies.

After completing it, you will be able to say

• I can accept myself and stand up for myself; I live from my centre.
• I show up as who I really am.
• I have greater emotional, cognitive and behavioural flexibility, as well as flexibility of attention.
• I have a greater ability to decide on my own actions, and a better sense of perspective.
• I know who I really am, what my true values are, and where I want to go.
• I can use mindfulness in everyday life.
• I am closer to my inner integrity and can live in the present moment.
• I can process negative and excessive thinking and emotions, and cope with obstacles.
• I am discovering my unique potential and a sense of fulfilment in life.

What the course covers

Each lesson focuses on one area of ACT:

• Values, meaning, what matters (the ACT matrix, the Compass of Life).
• Obstacles: avoidance mechanisms, experiential avoidance, effective versus ineffective action (ACT hooks).
• Building self-confidence, authenticity and a sense of meaning (Verbal Aikido).
• Self-awareness, the true Self, or Self-as-context: exercises in full awareness and full presence.
• Kindness towards yourself: perspective-shifting exercises and the "cat" exercise.
• Building emotional balance and distance from thoughts (cognitive defusion).

Sign-up and payment

To sign up, send an email to stehlikova.monika@seznam.cz with the subject line: "ACT Group from 14 Sep 2026". Once I confirm your reservation, I'll send you a QR code for quick payment.

The account number for payment is 1475320010/3030, variable symbol 1492026.

Cancellation policy: if you cancel at least 14 days before the start date, you'll receive a full refund. After that, you can always use the full amount towards another course, or send a substitute in your place.

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