Mindfulness Approaches, more specifically, ACT Therapy was originated by Steven Hayes. ACT focuses on healthy thinking. It is important for individuals to remember that thoughts are just thoughts. ACT focuses on not letting clients give in to short term needs that are unhealthy. ACT focuses on the long term goals, and don't let short term wants get in the way of the future. ACT therapists very much hold clients accountable for their actions.
This approach insinuates that everyone should just "go with the flow." However, this is very hard for some people to accept. Students with a serious dilemma would perhaps benefit from reminding them that their issue is only temporary. Also, I think letting students know that "life happens" is a great way to prep them for future issues. Sometimes, things are out of our control. However, if a student does make a bad choice, as a ACT counselor it would be beneficial to talk with the student about the fact that they made that choice. Also, it would be important to discuss long term and short term goals.
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