{"product_id":"acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-9781032429373","title":"Acceptance and Commitment Therapy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based contemporary psychological approach to behaviour change that promotes the idea of people living more in line with their values whilst providing them with practical strategies for managing adversity. In this book, Dawn Johnson and Richard Bennett have collated fifty of the questions that have most frequently been put to them whilst delivering ACT training and supervision to a wide range of therapists and other helping professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the first of its kind to provide concise answers to a range of philosophical, theoretical, conceptual, and practical questions raised by practitioners who are learning ACT. It will be of interest to psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists, and a broad range of other mental health practitioners and trainees. It serves as a useful resource for those new to the practice of ACT, and for more experienced practitioners who might want to consider these qu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A superb text. Entertaining, informative, well-written, easy-to-read, and highly relevant for every ACT practitioner. The authors brilliantly answer all those common questions that just about everyone grapples with in their ACT journey, from the technical stuff like functional contextualism and relational frame theory to the hands-on practical stuff like how to actually work with self-as-context. I wish I’d had access to a book like this when I was learning ACT. It would have saved me so much confusion!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuss Harris, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eM. D., and Author of \u003c\/em\u003eACT Made Simple and The Happiness Trap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I’ve been in and around ACT for over 15 years, and so when I saw the title of this book, I assumed that I’d already know the answers to the FAQs. That was not the case. There have been niggling questions over the years about the ACT model that I’ve semi-ignored, and this book now gives me the answers to those questions in a comprehensive, clear, and accessible way. I guess that's what I find most remarkable about the book: it will be useful to both a total newbie and to those more experienced with ACT.' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNic Hooper,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Ph.D., Lecturer in Psychology at Cardiff University, UK and Author of \u003c\/em\u003eThe Unbreakable Student\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eHere is a book that could only be written by people with deep knowledge, years of clinical practice and teaching, and direct experience of living by the ACT model. They home in on the key questions that really matter to new (and indeed experienced) practitioners. They answer them with clarity, with precision, depth, as well as with warmth and humour. Above all this is a supremely practical book; not obsessed with people getting ACT ‘right’, but with helping people to become more confident and effective in using ACT to help themselves and others. It should be on the bookshelf of any new ACT practitioner, and also anyone who teaches or supervises them. I know my copy will become well-thumbed.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Owen, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDClinPsy, Consultant Clinical and Health Psychologist, Peer-reviewed ACT Trainer, and Author of \u003c\/em\u003eFacing the Storm and Living with the Enemy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This book is a true gem. Not only does it provide you with the most useful answers to various ACT questions. It’s well written, wisely organised, easy-to-read, and very practical too. This book is a must-have for every practitioner wanting to develop their skills in ACT.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRikke Kjelgaard, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsychologist, Peer-reviewed ACT Trainer, author of \u003c\/em\u003eSamtal som förändrar: en Guide till ACT i Praktiken\u003cem\u003e, and chief rock’n’roller at \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ewww.rikkekjelgaard.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is the book I wish I had while I was teaching and supervising ACT trainees. A must-have resource for anyone learning or teaching Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It will answer all your burning questions in a thorough yet concise and understandable format. Highly recommended!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJill Stoddard, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePh.D., author of \u003c\/em\u003eBe Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy \u003cem\u003eand \u003c\/em\u003eThe Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eThe book was a real treat to read, both as an ACT practitioner and as an ongoing student of the model. I found it especially useful because I often encounter many of these questions in my practice with clients. I recommend this book to newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike. It offers a good starting point for learning about the principles of ACT and at the same time offers the possibility to revisit fundamental theoretical and practical ideas. The book is very well structured, so the reader can jump to any question to get a specific answer.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabriel Roseanu, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePh.D., Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist and Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Oradea, Romania\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'If you are an ACT practitioner looking to dive more fully into the ACT model, then this book is for you. It’s jam packed full of pearls of wisdom, answering all the questions you ever wanted to ask about ACT but were too afraid to ask. Highly recommended.' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Oliver, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePh.D., Founder of Contextual Consulting and co-author of \u003c\/em\u003eThe Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Self-Esteem\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is such a useful book! As a quick reference guide, the authors have created a go-to resource for accessible answers to questions that you \u003ci\u003ewill\u003c\/i\u003e find yourself asking or find that others ask of you. More than that, this book is also a really absorbing and stimulating read, inviting us to think more about the how of ACT rather than the what. It makes a perfect accompaniment to many other ACT core texts.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Burnside, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDClinPsy, Clinical Psychologist and Academic Director of North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a great read. This will be very useful for professionals and teachers who want to learn more than just the Hexaflex. The reader can dive into the under-the-hood aspects of ACT, deepen their therapy skills, and they will become more flexible in their work. You’ll find answers to all your commonly asked questions answered instantly and be entertained in the process. A great companion to dip into whenever questions arise.' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouise Hayes,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e PhD, Clinical Psychologist and co-author of \u003c\/em\u003eGet Out of Your Mind and into your Life for Teens, Your Life Your Way, The Thriving Adolescent \u003cem\u003eand \u003c\/em\u003eWhat Makes You Stronger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cstrong\u003e. Part I: Defining the philosophy and theory of ACT. \u003c\/strong\u003e1.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat is the best way to describe ACT to a client? 2. Which kinds of issues can ACT help with? 3. What are the basic assumptions that ACT makes? 4. How does evolutionary theory apply to ACT? 5. What is functional contextualism? 6. Why do ACT practitioners answer every question with 'it depends'? 7. What is the most important behavioural principle to remember? 8. What on Earth is Relational Frame Theory? 9. Why does ACT use so many metaphors? 10. What is the relationship between ACT and other cognitive behavioural therapies? \u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Conceptual questions about the ACT model. \u003c\/strong\u003e11. What is psychological flexibility? 12. What does ‘creative hopelessness’ mean? 13. Is ‘contact with the present moment’ the same thing as mindfulness? 14. What is self-as-context and how does it differ from defusion? 15. Doesn’t acceptance just equate to giving up and letting life steamroller you? 16. What is meant by ‘transformation of stimulus functions’? 17. How do I tell values apart from goals or rules? 18. How can I tell the difference between toward and away moves when clients are taking action? 19. How does the concept of compassion fit with ACT? \u003cstrong\u003e Part III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: Putting ACT into practice. \u003c\/strong\u003e 20.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDo I need to know RFT in order to practice ACT? 21. How do I know whether ACT is the right intervention for someone? 22. Can ACT be adapted for diverse populations? 23. Where do I start with introducing ACT to a client? 24. Should I show the Hexaflex to my clients? 25. How do I explain each component of the Hexaflex? 26. In which order should I work through the components of the psychological flexibility model? 27. How can I encourage people to tune in to the present moment? 28. How do I actually do self-as-context work with a client? 29. How do I promote acceptance in sessions? 30. How do I know which defusion procedure to use? 31. How do I deal with values conflict? 32. So, I just get people to work out their values and encourage them to do value-driven behaviour all the time, right? 33. Do I have to address all the processes in every session? 34. How do I apply ACT with (insert diagnosis here)? 35. How many sessions should a course of ACT intervention include? \u003cstrong\u003ePart IV: Developing skills as an ACT practitioner. \u003c\/strong\u003e36\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat do I need in place in order to practice ACT safely and effectively? 37. Should ACT practitioners practice ACT for themselves? 38. Why is experiential learning better than didactic learning? 39. Why is there no formal qualification in ACT? 40. How can ACT practitioners shape their learning? 41. Do I need ongoing ACT supervision? \u003cstrong\u003ePart V: Critical questions about ACT. \u003c\/strong\u003e42\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eHow strong is the evidence for ACT? 43. Traditional CBT has a well-established evidence base. Why does the world need ACT? 44. Isn’t ACT just another case of ‘the emperor’s new clothes’? 45. ACT uses a lot of eye-catching tools and techniques. Isn’t this all just a bag of tricks? 46. How does ACT fit within a culture where the medical model dominates? 47. Is it not harmful to encourage people to tune into and accept their pain and discomfort? 48. What if people have harmful or antisocial values? 49. The client says, \"I’ve done everything you suggested but it hasn’t taken away my discomfort\". What do I do next? 50. 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