Sentences with phrase «avoid deep contact»

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ACT introduces a comprehensive model of therapy including a creative set of metaphors and experiential exercises to help clients (a) move away from unworkable change strategies, (b) make healthy contact with thoughts, feelings, and other private reactions they have learned to avoid, (c) re-connect with their deepest values to set a direction for change and to motivate change, and (d) experience their struggles differently and in a manner that permits them to move forward with their lives now.

They may employ one or more «exit strategies,» like avoiding eye contact, rehearsing what they're going to say, taking deep breaths to calm their nerves, or smiling a lot to cover their discomfort.