Activity 3.6 ACT goodbye

ACT Processes:

• All

Objectives:

• Provides an opportunity to reflect on and share personal experiences of the group and to thank the other group members
• Provides a chance for each participant to commit to a single action in the service of their values
• Gives a sense of closure for the ACT group in anticipation for the follow-up phase of the study

Participation Format:

• Participants seated in a horseshoe shape.

Number of Facilitators:

• All

Time Required:

• 30 mins

Activities & Instructions

• Ask the participants to take turns to share what they want to say to the group and commit to a single value driven action.
• Write 1. Connect – presently; 2. Share – openly; 3. Act – committedly.” on the flip chart.
• As we approach the final minutes to our group, we would like to close out the group with an “ACT Goodbye.” We will all take turns doing this. When you feel that it is your turn to go, please stand up and we would like to ask you to do 3 things in an ACT manner – being present, being open, and being committed:
  1. spend a second to look at and connect with each person in the group in the present moment;
  2. share openly about your experience of the group and if you would like, you can also thank the group; and finally,
  3. let us know one single action that you will commit to in the service of your values to promote mental health – whether it is for yourself or for the community.

References & Sources

Adapted and elaborated based on: ACT Experiential Workshop with Steven Hayes, Philadelphia, 2005