Since the original publication of this seminal work, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced method to helping people change. This book provides the definitive observation of ACT–from conceptual and empirical foundations to clinical techniques–written by its originators. ACT is in keeping with the concept that psychological rigidity is a root cause of a variety of clinical problems. The authors describe effective, innovative how one can cultivate psychological flexibility by detecting and targeting six key processes: defusion, acceptance, attention to the current moment, self-awareness, values, and committed action. Sample therapeutic exercises and patient-therapist dialogues are integrated all over.
New to This Edition
*Reflects tremendous advances in ACT clinical applications, theory building, and research.
*Psychological flexibility is now the central organizing focal point.
*Expanded coverage of mindfulness, the therapeutic relationship, relational learning, and case formulation.
*Restructured to be more clinician friendly and accessible; specializes in the moment-by-moment process of therapy.
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