ACTing through the stroke journey: Acute, inpatient and community neurorehabilitation from the perspective of a stroke survivor and two psychologists

There is very little known about a person’s experience of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) following stroke (Large, Samuel & Morris, 2020). This paper adopts a multi-dimensional approach in exploring the use of ACT as a therapeutic approach following stroke, from the perspectives of two psychologists and a stroke survivor. Lucy recounts her experience of her rehabilitation journey from the acute hospital setting through inpatient neurorehabilitation and community neurorehabilitation services. She describes her experience of engaging in an ACT model with psychologists and the key role that hope played in her journey. Fiadhnait and Marcia will share their perspectives. We hope this paper will provide psychologists and therapists working in stroke services insights into how ACT can be applied to best support the clients who experience stroke at different stages of their neurorehabilitation journey.