S3E11: Values Clarification beyond the card sort

What’s your go-to values exercise in therapy?

This episode dives into values work in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) with Dr. Natalie Stott, a clinical psychologist and founder of Supervisor Platform. The conversation busts the myth that values work is just about worksheets and gives creative ways for therapists to help clients clarify and live by their values. Dr. Natalie Stott shares practical tools, approaches for overcoming common obstacles in values work, and highlights how values fit into different models of therapy. If you’ve ever felt uninspired by the usual card sorts, this episode offers a fresh menu of ideas to use right away.

Highlights include:

03:09 What are values in ACT – a simple definition

10:04 Creative values exercises beyond card sorts

16:33 Using pain and irritation to clarify values

21:42 Common problems in values work and troubleshooting

26:37 Integrating values across ACT, CBT, and other models

Guest Info

Dr. Natalie Stott

Clinical psychologist, supervisor, and founder of Supervisor Platform

Website: Supervisor Platform (link to be added)

LinkedIn: (link to be added)

Resources mentioned

• Values Card Sort (www.valuescardsort.com) SUPPORT it here
• Bullseye Exercise by Russ Harris
• Plum et al. (2009) paper on values
• VIA Character Strengths Survey
• Pleasant Events List for DBT

Links to these resources can be found in the show notes.

Looking for inspiration in your values work? This episode is packed with practical ideas for therapists who want to help clients connect motivation to meaningful directions in life, no matter what approach you use.

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Resources mentioned:

• In Search of Meaning: Values in Modern Clinical Behavior Analysis - PMC

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