Free ACT exercise for acceptance and experiential avoidance
The Pushing Away Paper exercise is a classic Acceptance and Commitment Therapy metaphor for teaching clients how struggling with thoughts and feelings can increase distress. From the 2nd edition of ACT Made Simple, this experiential activity shows how letting go of the struggle allows for greater focus, energy, and connection.
Use this free resource to:
Demonstrate the costs of avoidance and the value of acceptance
Help clients reframe their relationship with difficult emotions
Introduce ACT concepts experientially in session
