In the last in this series exploring third wave cognitive behavioural approaches, Jonathan Passmore and Sarah Leach examine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how the approach is being adapted for use in coaching.

  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behaviour therapy that’s evolved from the work of behaviourists such as Pavlov, Skinner and Watson. ACT emerged in the 1980s from work by psychologist, Steven C Hayes. Like other third wave cognitive behavioural approaches, its focus is on enabling individuals to take committed...