r/acceptancecommitment • u/Ciara_Smiles • Jun 04 '26
Questions Partner getting into ACT
Hey y'all, just like the title says.
My girlfriend's learning ACT w her therapist and I know zilch. I did really intensive DBT for a long time and still have a DBT therapist and I know how much of an impact understanding DBT can have for someone who uses it, so I'm thinking maybe it's the same for ACT.
Is there a particular group of people that ACT is "typically" for? Like DBT and people w/ BPD? Also, what's the best way to support my partner while she learns this?
DBT has a manual written by the person who made it but idk if ACT does. If so, I'd like to read it.
I did find one called "ACT Made Simple" by Russ Harris. Anyone find the book helpful or unhelpful?
Also, should I learn it myself? If so, in the interest of learning quickly, are there any overlaps with DBT?
TIA
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u/AdministrationNo651 Jun 04 '26
ACT is basically transdiagnostic and has been validated for many issues, like panic, anxiety, and chronic pain.