[Integrating jungian concepts into ACT: Toward a deepening of experiential work]

This article proposes a clinical intervention integrating selected concepts from Jungian analytical psychology into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT; Hayes et al., 2012). ACT aims to enhance psychological flexibility through the acceptance of internal experiences, cognitive defusion, mindful awareness, and committed action guided by personal values. Although the effectiveness of ACT has been well established across a wide range of clinical contexts, the approach may benefit from the inclusion of symbolic and relational dimensions capable of deepening experiential work. Jungian analytical psychology, particularly through the concepts of archetypes, the shadow, the persona, and individuation, provides a complementary framework for understanding certain symbolic and identity-related dynamics involved in psychological change. The proposed integration, conceptualized as an assimilative integration within an ACT framework, is illustrated through clinical vignettes showing how Jungian concepts can support experiential work. Jungian concepts are primarily mobilized here as clinical and metaphorical reference points intended to enrich experiential exploration and identity-related reflection within an ACT framework. This dialogue between ACT and Jungian psychology opens new possibilities for a clinical practice that combines symbolic depth with process-based intervention. The article concludes with a discussion of the clinical implications and research perspectives associated with this integrative approach.