Lesson Plan
Anxiety Unhooked Plan
Participants will learn and practice ACT-based defusion and acceptance strategies to observe anxious thoughts without struggle, then clarify values-aligned actions to reduce anxiety’s impact.
Unhooking from anxious thoughts enhances psychological flexibility, empowering adults to engage in valued life activities despite anxiety and improving emotional well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Experiential Defusion Exercise
10 minutes
Step 3
Mindful Acceptance Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Values Exploration
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
ACT Anxiety Session Plan
Participants will practice ACT defusion and acceptance exercises to observe anxious thoughts without struggle and identify values-guided actions to manage anxiety.
This session equips adults with mindfulness and cognitive defusion skills to reduce anxiety’s undue influence, fostering psychological flexibility and committed action aligned with personal values.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Experiential Defusion Exercise
10 minutes
Step 3
Mindful Acceptance Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Values Exploration
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Embrace Anxiety: ACT Skills
Session Agenda
What Is Cognitive Defusion?
Experiential Defusion Exercise
Mindful Acceptance Practice
Values Exploration
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Next Steps & Resources
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
