 with varied socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, suggesting it has high utility and acceptability in an Italian clinical setting. Statistical analyses showed that READY was not more efficacious than relaxation. In contrast, qualitative data indicated that READY was viewed by participants as superior to relaxation; a finding that converged with four non-significant statistical trends supporting the efficacy of READY. Consistent with the ACT psychological flexibility framework, the qualitative data indicated that participants' perceived improvements in resilience and 