Third-Wave Therapies
Working on acceptance, values and presence for a life with greater flexibility.
Third-Wave Therapies incorporate practices that work on acceptance, mindfulness and connection with what matters to each person (values). At Alcanda we apply these techniques with clinical rigour — for example Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based stress reduction programmes and approaches with compassion components.
It is not about ‘just accepting things’ or giving up on change: it is about reducing the energy spent fighting inevitable emotions while moving towards actions that align with personal values. This promotes psychological flexibility.
Estimated duration: short programmes 6-12 sessions. Who benefits: people with cognitive rigidity, high self-demand, rumination, chronic stress or chronic pain.
What to expect:
- Sessions with skills practice (brief exercises, graded tasks).
- Practical approach applicable to daily life.
- Focus on the relationship between thought and emotion, not just on their content.
-Estimated duration: short programs 6–12 sessions; can be integrated with other therapies in the medium term.
-Who benefits: people with cognitive rigidity, high self-demand, rumination, chronic stress problems, chronic pain, or those seeking tools to live with more meaning.
-Precautions: in episodes of severe dysregulation, they are combined with prior stabilization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it mean accepting that nothing will change?
No; accepting internal sensations does not mean giving up on taking action.
Do I need experience with meditation?
No, the practices are brief and adapted.
Is it useful for chronic pain?
Yes, it can change the relationship with pain and reduce suffering.