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

• Published in: Journal of school counseling Vol. 19; no. 31
• Main Authors: Beck, Matthew J, Lane, Erin M. D, Dodson, Ashley
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...