Self as context in ACT refers to the understanding that you are not your thoughts, feelings or experiences. Instead, you are the awareness that notices these experiences. This concept is central to helping clients develop a more flexible relationship with their anxiety, allowing them to observe their thoughts and feelings without identifying with them or being controlled by them. Experiential techniques such as mindfulness, defusion, and specific exercises help clients recognise their ѯbserver selfҮ Understanding self as context helps individuals to move towards living a value-driven life, regardless of their experience of anxiety, by making choices that are different from those they made in the past. The postSelf as Context in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) appeared first onJohn Nolan Anxiety Coach.