Table 1.
ACT-CL Lesson Content Outline
Lesson 1: Exploring your values | |
Component | Example Content |
Defining what values are | Values as a direction animation; Quiz |
Clarifying one’s values | Values card sorting exercise |
Reflecting on one’s values | Journaling exercise; “Writing your headline” exercise |
Defining effective and values-based goals | Reading about SMART and BRAVE goals; Quiz |
Goal setting | Goal setting worksheet |
Wrap up | Going further content (e.g., FAQ, other media); Lesson summary |
Lesson 2: Dealing with barriers | |
Component | Example Content |
Review of last session | Session review animation; Homework check-in |
Exploring internal barriers (i.e., thoughts, feelings, urges) to values-based actions | Values bulls eye exercise; Internal barriers checklist |
The problem with control strategies | Passengers on the bus animation; Pain vs. suffering exercise |
Defining and practicing willingness | And vs. but exercise; Leaning in animation; Quiz; Breath holding to practice willingness |
Linking willingness to values-based actions | Exploring reasons for choosing willingness; Setting a goal related to willingness |
Wrap up | Going further content (e.g., FAQ, other media); Lesson summary |