“I Can Choose Freely” — A Case Report on How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Enhances the Well-being of Private College Students

Key Points

• To explore the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in enhancing the well-being of a college student facing psychological challenges.
• Conducted 20 sessions of psychological counseling using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Addressed issues related to interpersonal relationships, academic stress, and family conflicts.
• Utilized functional contextualism and relational frame theory as guiding principles.
• Significant reduction in anxiety and depression levels after therapy.
• Overall well-being improved, with enhanced sense of life meaning and direction.
• Family relationships showed noticeable improvement.