The ‘lifeline steps’ exercise

Another exercise that combines a number of different processes of the psychological flexibility model involves making a physical map of the client’s current situation. It is helpful if you have a bit of physical space within which to create and walk around the map, although this could be adapted as a table-top or whiteboard exercise. Our preference would be to make it as physical as possible, since feedback from clients suggests that actually walking around the map is one of the most active ingredients of this exercise. ¹