Integration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Integrative Art Therapy: Theoretical Logic, Curriculum Design, and Application Pathways in Higher Education

Key Points

• This research aims to integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Integrative Art Therapy to enhance psychological support in higher education.
• Developed a curriculum combining six art forms with ACT's core processes
• Emphasized nonverbal expressive qualities of art therapy
• Explored practical pathways for implementation in university settings
• Demonstrated improvements in psychological flexibility among participants
• Indicated increased engagement and satisfaction in mental health programming
• Highlighted the effectiveness of combining verbal and nonverbal therapeutic approaches

Abstract