ACCI employs new science throughout its workbooks. New science can change subconscious programming quickly, whereas old science like psychoanalysis can take years. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't take years to change bad scripting; it can happen in a matter of hours and it doesn't have to cost hundreds of dollars.

To understand the new science we have to realize that each person has two minds, the conscious and the subconscious. The conscious mind belongs to you, but your subconscious belongs to those who programmed you as a child. The subconscious mind doesn't know right from wrong and is an open tape recording that plays back what has been programmed into it.

This playback is the most important influence in the success or failure of a person's life. Though a person is not consciously aware, these tapes are constantly on, controlling the directions and limitations of life. The secret to helping people overcome their self defeating thoughts and behaviors is to change these tapes.

Furthermore, the conscious mind can only remember for 20 seconds, process about 3,000 bits per second and can only handle one or two tasks at a time. On the other hand, the subconscious can remember many things indefinitely, can process over 38 billion bits per second and is multi-task orientated.

Most counseling programs today are weak and ineffective because they speak mainly to the conscious mind that quickly forgets. Most lifeskills and mental health programs today lack the knowledge, energy and techniques to change subconscious programming.

ACCI's workbooks motivate, inspire, and give hope where there was none. They help individuals get rid of unwanted feelings and behaviors by identifying the thinking that is causing those feelings and behaviors. The message is: You can improve your life by changing your thoughts, even if your environment remains the same. This is a powerful statement because it means people don't have to wait to climb out of the swamp of despair. No matter what their current circumstances are, they can change NOW to a happy, more productive life.