Case Conceptualization Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Khushali Sanjay Kumar

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychological Inflexibility, Anxiety

This paper delves into a case conceptualization of PA, a 22-year-old woman whose significant anxiety has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation, and unemployment. Drawing upon an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework, this study reframes PA's anxiety not merely as a set of symptoms, but as a manifestation of psychological inflexibility, largely stemming from her attempts to control or avoid distressing internal experiences. The conceptualization digs into PA's avoided private experiences, both her overt and covert avoidance behaviors, and the environmental factors that contribute to her struggles. Crucially, it also highlights her protective factors and motivation for change. This paper proposes a comprehensive, ACT-based treatment plan that outlines specific interventions, metaphors, and homework assignments for the initial sessions. This plan centers on fostering acceptance, defusion, values clarification, and committed action. The anticipated outcomes include increased psychological flexibility, a reduced impact of anxiety symptoms, enhanced values-driven living, improved social functioning, and greater self-efficacy, all aimed at promoting sustainable change and a more meaningful life for PA. The purpose of this case study is to make the process of case conceptualisation using ACT comprehensible.

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"Case Conceptualization Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.b781-b793, July-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2507193.pdf

Volume 10 Issue 7, July-2025

Pages : b781-b793

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_304266

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2507193

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Research Area: Social Science All

Country: New Delhi, Delhi, India

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56975/ijsdr.v10i7.304266

ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

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