ACT Values Worksheet

These are nifty interactive tools that therapists issue to clients in order to help them properly identify their problems, any unhealthy thoughts and behaviors they might have as a result of those problems, what they value in life, and what their goals are based on their values. It’ll serve as a bridge for the client and therapist to establish rapport as well as for the therapist to better understand how clients look at themselves.

ACT Values Worksheets are issued in order to help with goal setting. The time when this should be used will be up to the therapist, but depending on the client’s problems, earlier during the treatment plan might be better in order to establish actionable steps.

It’s also best not to pressure the client. ACT Values Worksheets were designed to help them think about themselves. Adding a time constraint might not work in anyone’s favor and could give unnecessary pressure and stress to the client.

Ideally, It shouldn’t be because there are guide questions/writing prompts to help frame what they should write. But of course, even with guide questions and writing prompts, clients might still have a hard time opening up since they are revealing things about themselves. This could make it difficult for them to write. As mentioned above, it’s best not to pressure the client into writing. Make sure you give them the time and space to write it, so it’s best to come to an agreement as to when they should or want to complete it.