Informed Consent for ACT

Free Acceptance and Commitment Therapy handout by Dr Russ Harris

Introduce clients to ACT in a clear, collaborative way with this Informed Consent for ACT handout. This guide explains the active, skills-based nature of ACT, helping clients understand that therapy involves learning, practising, and applying mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based actions. It also includes the Press Pause and Teamwork frameworks for building engagement and trust.

Use this free handout to:

• Explain the ACT approach and expectations clearly

• Set up collaboration and psychological flexibility early

• Introduce “Press Pause” as an in-session learning tool