Of Parades and Protestors: LGBTQ + Affirmative Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Stitt, Alexander L.

doi:10.1080/26924951.2022.2092931

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Of Parades and Protestors: LGBTQ + Affirmative Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Stitt, Alexander L.·2022·Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling

DOI 10.1080/26924951.2022.2092931

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Uniting Affirmative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this article introduces Affirmative ACT as an LGBTQ + positive modality uniquely suited to address identity suppression, self-acceptance, minority stress, and the impact of ironic process on internalized heterosexism and cissexism. By taking an inclusive approach to mindfulness; integrating affirmation and emotional acceptance; queering functional contextualism; and highlighting value congruent self-actualization, an Affirmative ACT approach provides an adaptable framework to meet the dynamic mental health needs of LGBTQ + clients. Affirmative ACT’s use of psychological flexibility is also discussed as a beneficial practice for mental health counselors working with diverse populations.

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Authors: Stitt, A. L.
Affiliations: Keaau, Hawaii, USA
Corresponding author: Stitt, Alexander L.
Venue: Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2022-11
Volume: 16
Issue: 4
Pages: 422-438
ISSN: 1553-8605 (ISSN-L)
2692-4951
2692-496X
DOI: 10.1080/26924951.2022.2092931
OpenAlex: W4307780792
Cited by: 9
References: 54
Citations by year: 2026: 4 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 2
FWCI: 1.14
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Counseling Practices and Supervision
Keywords: acceptance and commitment therapy, identity suppression, self-acceptance, minority stress, ironic process, internalized heterosexism, cissexism, mindfulness, functional contextualism, value congruence, psychological flexibility, LGBTQ mental health

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