Acceptance and commitment therapy applied to early psychosis: Therapeutic foundations and a narrative systematic review

Table 7 Description of the intervention protocol: Acceptance and commitment therapy-based lifestyle counseling program

Session	Content
Session 1: Commitment, guidance, and psychoeducation in ACT	To provide an overview of ACT and establish goals for adopting healthy lifestyle habits
Session 2: Relationship between a healthy lifestyle and a sense of purpose	To guide participants in identifying their personal values and exploring how they can be aligned with healthy lifestyle choices
Session 3: Acceptance and shared humanity	Decrease fusion between self-criticism and self-concept and cultivate a personal perspective
Session 4: The inevitability of “that”	Implement strategies to manage negative cognitions associated with healthy behaviors
Session 5: Commitment to action	Develop behaviors related to a healthy lifestyle that align with personal values

ACT-LCP: ACT-based lifestyle counseling program[70]. “That” refers to the cognitions and feelings that usually hinder our attempts to engage with our desired healthy behaviors and other values. ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy.