Can ACT be done as a self-help approach?

Kevin Mangelschots·10/06/2025·0 comments

Yes! If you don’t want long-term therapy, you can:

  1. Read ACT books (The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris).
  2. Use ACT-based apps (ACT Companion, Unwinding Anxiety).
  3. Try ACT worksheets & exercises (defusion techniques, values clarification).
  4. Listen to ACT-based podcasts or guided mindfulness exercises.

Many people find that combining self-help with therapy speeds up progress!

My comprehensive ACT guide can be found here.

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Hi there, I’m Kevin Mangelschots! A little more about myself: - I'm 33 years old. - I’m a registered, licensed, and practicing therapist with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. - Currently practicing at a rehabilitation center located in Belgium. Longtime fitness and gaming enthusiast. - Turned towards psychology, philosophy, mental health, and self-improvement to improve my chronic depression. - My goal is to share evidence-based information with the world that I know is helpful and useful to improve depression and overall well-being. In short, I’m just a guy trying to make sense of the world by thinking about ideas, studying psychology, philosophy, and mental and physical health. I strive to apply my degree in healthcare (occupational therapy) to explain concepts as clearly as possible, based on current research findings.

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