Experiential Avoidance is a Slot Machine

In the behavioral approach, we are very interested in the consequences of behaviors, because they determine future behaviors. In particular, we look at the frequency in which these consequences occur. Does a significant consequence appear every time I carry out…

Graduated Exposure is an Oxymoron

Graduated exposure is a therapeutic method which has proven to be widely effective in all types of psychological disorders relating to fear. This approach, however, contains a significant paradox: it proposes to place someone in contact with that which they…

Based on evidence or theory?

In line with the medical model, different psychotherapy models have gradually moved towards an “evidence-based” evaluation of their effectiveness. This is grounds for celebration: it is better to have an evaluation of the effectiveness of our approach based on science…

Accessing the Self-as-Context while having fun

During these idle times, if you are sick of making bread, I invite you to partake in an experience in getting closer to the Self-as-Context, from your home. The Self-as-Context is a difficult animal to capture, because it doesn’t exist…

ACT is not just for graduates

Recently, a colleague had asked me if it were necessary to have a certain level of cultural, educational or intellectual development in order to understand, and thus be able to benefit, from ACT. This is a question commonly asked  to…