Avoidance & Fusion: Coping Mechanisms Explained
Introduction to Psychological Inflexibility The concepts of avoidance and fusion constitute two fundamental pillars in modern behavioral psychology, particularly within contextual therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These processes are not inherently pathological; rather, they represent commonplace, often adaptive, human strategies for navigating complexity and discomfort. However, when these strategies become rigid, pervasive, and […]