“It's like I'm surfing… The same wave that can be a source of pain can be a wonderful grace and source of power. It's all about how you respond” (Anastasio, T, ND). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a construct that believes that human suffering is inevitable and that human language is the cause of joy and pain (Harris, 2006). ACT differs from most therapeutic interventions in that it does not attempt to control this pain or relieve it, but instead suggests accepting it. It asks us to accept what we cannot control and instead focus on what is meaningful and true in our lives. This article will explore Diane's life and her struggle with anxiety. The initial formulation is useful as it provides a structure and context for subsequent work. Evaluation and formulation help guide professionals in their work. It is important when planning interventions that clients' needs and experiences are taken into account (Adamowich & Trotter, 2014). The document will outline an intervention for Diane based on the principles of ACT. The process and constructs of ACT are suitable for the example case presented, this will be examined in depth by the structure of the intervention plan. Diane is a 26 year old female. He lives in Richmond Hill, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto. Diane has a 3 year old daughter Chloe. Diane was in a long-term relationship with Tom, the father of her child. They are separated and have very limited contact. Diane has had long and intermittent struggles with alcohol use. Diane currently lives with her parents and daughter. Her mother is Chloe's primary healthcare provider. Diane claims that at one point he left for two weeks without indicating where he was going. His mo... middle of the paper... Diane's choice. He indicated a degree of understanding of his internal and external experiences that correlated well with the ACT modalities; including acceptance, fusion, sense of self, mindfulness and values-based work. Through her recent work in the 12-step program Diane has been able to work on the concepts of acceptance, commitment and values. The 12-step program may be comparable to the principles of ACT (Harris, 2009). After the six sessions it is recommended that Diane also engage in family therapy with her daughter Chloe. Given Chloe's age, programming such as therapy may be helpful in assisting Diane in her vision of successfully parenting Chloe. Diane demonstrates the ability to access community support and appears to possess some basic life skills. You may not need services in this area but may benefit from appropriate referrals.