Are you finding yourself grappling with the weight of moral distress, feeling trapped by the dissonance between your current reality and your deeply held values? If so, you're not alone. Moral distress occurs when we act against our deeply held values, leading to a heavy burden of pain and regret.

ACT is an evidence-based method that has decades of research support, including in the field of moral distress and moral injury. ACT offers a transformative approach to navigate this distress, emphasizing openness, awareness, and engagement (Hayes et al., 2011). It leverages the six core processes of ACT to help you engage more deeply with your values, accept your thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action in alignment with what matters most to you. Here's a closer look at these processes and how you can start engaging with them today:

Present Moment Awareness

Mini-Exercise: Right now, pause. Notice the space........

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