Values and meaningful action / VAL-A14-1
Faith and Values by Choice — Concept brief
Understand the idea behind faith and values by choice and consider whether it fits your context.
8 minutes · Handout · Adults; supported use as appropriate
Fictional example: Avery values spiritual practice but does not want it used as a demand for forgiveness.
Use an ordinary or fictional example, with a clinician when appropriate. Spiritual or secular meaning can be explored without pressure to adopt a belief.
The idea
Spiritual or secular meaning can be explored without pressure to adopt a belief.
An ordinary example
Avery values spiritual practice but does not want it used as a demand for forgiveness.
What this can look like
Identify a personally chosen source of meaning and a behavior that expresses it while respecting others' autonomy.
Check the fit
What meaning is freely chosen here? You may disagree with the framing, use fiction, or decide that this approach is not useful today.
A useful distinction
A value can guide ongoing action even when a goal is delayed or a barrier requires external support.
Prompts for this resource
- What part of this idea makes sense to me?
- What meaning is freely chosen here?
Conceptual background
Valuing as a Choice — Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
Background on the approach only. Original exercises and wording are by More Than Therapy with AI assistance; the source does not validate or endorse these materials.