Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Support a Multi-Tiered System of School Counseling Supports

There is a dearth of existing literature pertaining to the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in school counseling; which may be beneficial when addressing student concerns such as social anxiety and decreased social networks. This article discusses the overlap of ACT with comprehensive...

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Published inJournal of school counseling Vol. 19; no. 31
Main Authors Beck, Matthew J, Lane, Erin M. D, Dodson, Ashley
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Journal of School Counseling 2021
Subjects
Anxiety
Comprehensive Guidance
Counseling Techniques
Counselor Role
COVID-19
Middle School Students
Middle Schools
Pandemics
Positive Behavior Supports
Psychotherapy
School Counseling
Student Needs
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Summary:There is a dearth of existing literature pertaining to the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in school counseling; which may be beneficial when addressing student concerns such as social anxiety and decreased social networks. This article discusses the overlap of ACT with comprehensive school counseling programs and culminates with a case study highlighting the role of school counselors in using an ACT-informed tiered plan to address students' social-emotional needs following a crisis situation.
ISSN:1554-2998
1554-2998