Act Poster FINAL_Spring 2016 groups
Caring for the Caregiver
A research project evaluating Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
(ACT) for Mothers of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ACT seeks to help individuals to struggle less with difficult things in their lives and
mindfully connect with things that are most important in a way that is loving and
respectful. With an introduction to the concept of ‘mindfulness,’ ACT does not attempt
to directly change or stop unwanted thoughts or feelings, but to develop a new mindful
relationship with those experiences that can free a person up to being open, and to take
action consistent with what they care about. This is a research project evaluating the
benefits of Mom to Mom ACT.
