ACT Values Map
Tool • Gate: Women’s Mental Health
ACT Values Map
Purpose / Reason
Anchor decisions to values, not mood or pressure.
Answer to: “How do I cope with postpartum depression?” How to Apply
1) Pick a domain (family, health, work, love). List 3 values.
2) Define 1 tiny behavior per value for this week.
3) Accept discomfort; do the behaviors anyway. How & Why It Works
• Values‑based action improves meaning and persistence.
• Acceptance reduces struggle with internal experiences. Results & Goals
• Clearer trade‑offs and less regret.
• Greater willingness to do hard-but-right things.
• More stability under criticism. References
Anchor decisions to values, not mood or pressure.
Answer to: “How do I cope with postpartum depression?” How to Apply
1) Pick a domain (family, health, work, love). List 3 values.
2) Define 1 tiny behavior per value for this week.
3) Accept discomfort; do the behaviors anyway. How & Why It Works
• Values‑based action improves meaning and persistence.
• Acceptance reduces struggle with internal experiences. Results & Goals
• Clearer trade‑offs and less regret.
• Greater willingness to do hard-but-right things.
• More stability under criticism. References