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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Jan 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Am Coll Health. 2014 Jan;62(1):10.1080/07448481.2013.843533. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2013.843533

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
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