Description
Book SynopsisIn 1986 the first research study investigating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) was published. This book describes the research journey that ACT has taken in the past 30 years. It also suggests, in light of the progress that has already been made, how ACT research should move forward in the coming decades.
Trade Review“Hooper and Larsson aim to describe the research journey of ACT so far and map out directions for future research. … The clear and logical structure of the book certainly helps the reader to use it in this way. I think the book is likely to appeal to both researchers and clinicians, whether they are experienced in ACT or are just curious to learn more about the approach and the current state of the evidence base.” (Pamela Jacobsen, The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Vol. 16 (3), September, 2016)
Table of ContentsForeword; Steven C. Hayes
Prologue
PART I
1. The Need
2. The Three Waves
3. The History of ACT
4. Contextual Behavioural Science
5. The Importance of Empirical Research
PART II
6. Depression
7. Anxiety Disorders
8. Serious Mental Illnesses
9. Substance Abues
10. Smoking Cessation
11. Eating Behaviour
12. Pain
13. Other Health Conditions
14. Work
15. The ACT Variety
PART III
16. The Statistics
17. Conclusion
