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Chronic-pain

2 techniques · 1 approach
ACT
Expansion / Opening Up
Expansion / Opening Up
A core ACT acceptance technique. The client learns to create space around an unpleasant bodily sensation: noticing it, allowing it to be the…
ACT
Two Dials
Two Dials
A metaphor for separating discomfort from willingness. One dial shows the intensity of pain, fear or anxiety; the other shows willingness to…
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