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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive overview of the central theoretical tenets of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), guidance on key practical applications of the approach, and reflection on the strategic issues inherent to the delivery of this psychological intervention.This thoroughly revised edition explains and demonstrates the range of acceptance, mindfulness, and behaviour change strategies that can be used in the service of helping people increase their psychological flexibility and wellbeing. Divided into three main parts, the book provides the reader with a solid grounding from which to develop their delivery of ACT-consistent interventions. This new edition also includes an update of the research literature and a review of new developments, techniques, and approaches within ACT theory and practice, fortified with a greater appreciation of diversity issues, such as the application of ACT across different groups and cultures.This book will be of interest to students and practitioners of ACT from a range of disciplines spanning clinical, organisational, coaching, counselling, and psychotherapy settings.

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Book SynopsisDeveloped over decades of ongoing clinical research, acceptance-based behavioral therapy (ABBT) is a flexible framework with proven effectiveness for treating anxiety disorders and co-occurring problems. This authoritative guide provides a complete overview of ABBT along with practical guidelines for assessment, case formulation, and individualized intervention. Clinicians learn powerful ways to help clients reduce experiential avoidance; cultivate acceptance, self-compassion, and mindful awareness; and increase engagement in personally meaningful behaviors. Illustrated with vivid case material, the book includes 29 reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download printable copies of the reproducible materials and audio recordings of guided meditation practices. A separate website for clients includes the audio recordings only.Trade Review"Roemer and Orsillo have produced a worthy successor to their earlier seminal guide to ABBT. Reflecting the wisdom gained from 10 additional years of using and training others in their approach, Roemer and Orsillo have added more practical, step-by-step instruction for implementing ABBT strategies. This thoughtful volume also facilitates a richer understanding of diversity and culture in working with clients, and more flexible use of the protocol in time-limited, real-world contexts. This book is for everyone--it is accessible for the trainee yet sophisticated for the experienced clinician."--Joanna Arch, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder "Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy is, quite simply, the definitive work on the subject. Roemer and Orsillo are leading scientist-practitioners who share their considerable wealth of experience in this rich yet easy-to-digest volume. Packed with theoretical insights and practical recommendations, the book deftly combines elements from dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and more traditional behavioral approaches for clients suffering from a range of emotional disorders. This is a 'must read' for contemporary cognitive-behavioral therapists, and will be one of my go-to references for many years to come."--David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP, Director, Anxiety Disorders Center, The Institute of Living–Hartford Hospital "Manualized treatments with high emphasis on fidelity can be restrictive when applied to real-life situations. This timely book advances the field by focusing on the core elements and clinical strategies of acceptance-based behavioral approaches, so that clinical interventions can be customized to the needs of specific clients. This is an exceptional resource for students, clinicians, educators, and researchers interested in evidence-based treatments that value the client's unique needs and preferences and the client–provider relationship."--Mildred Vera, PhD, School of Public Health, University of Puerto Rico "This is a great book! It builds on Roemer and Orsillo's earlier work on ABBT, which I have been using in a doctoral-level psychotherapy course for many years. This book is an even more accessible, practical, and useful teaching tool. I particularly appreciate how the authors promote clinical flexibility, providing a thoughtful, empirically driven approach to tailoring treatment to different settings and client characteristics. One of the most impressive aspects of this book is that culture is not an afterthought--the authors carefully consider how to meaningfully attend to culture (and contextual inequities, such as systemic discrimination) throughout the therapy process, with excellent examples. I look forward to adopting this book for my course!"--Shelly P. Harrell, PhD, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University "An essential resource for clinicians seeking an empirically supported intervention that approaches treatment of a range of clinical conditions with both rigor and humanity. Roemer and Orsillo present ABBT in an accessible style that supports the use and adaptability of this approach to collaboratively engage patients in meaningful change. Recommended for clinicians at all stages and across multiple fields of study."--Carl W. Lejuez, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Kansas-Table of ContentsI. Setting the Stage for Change 1. Overview of an Acceptance-Based Behavioral Model of Clinical Problems 2. Gathering Clinical Information to Prepare a Case Formulation 3. Sharing Case Formulation and Treatment Plan: Setting the Stage for Therapy II. Cultivating Acceptance-Based Skills and Clarifying Values 4. The Therapeutic Relationship: A Context and a Mechanism for Change 5. Psychoeducation to Cultivate Acceptance 6. Mindfulness and Other Experiential Methods 7. Using ABBT Methods to Cultivate Self-Compassion 8. Articulating and Clarifying Personal Values III. Putting It All Together: Promoting Mindful, Valued Action 9. Integrating the Three Goals of ABBT into Each Session 10. Working with Contextual Inequities and External Barriers to Values-Based Actions 11. Evaluating Progress, Relapse Prevention, and Ending Treatment Appendix A: Measures That Can Be Used to Assess ABBT Model-Specific Processes Appendix B: Mindfulness Exercises Appendix C: A Model of Integration of Topics, Exercises, and Forms across Sessions References Index List of Audio Tracks: - Mindfulness of Breath (3 minutes) - Mindfulness of Sounds (5 minutes) - Mindfulness of Physical Sensations (3 minutes) - Mindfulness-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Instructions (11 minutes) - Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 16 Muscle Group Exercise (37 minutes) - Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 7 Muscle Group Exercise (19 minutes) - Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 4 Muscle Group Exercise (13 minutes) - Mindfulness of Emotions (5 minutes) - Mindfulness of Emotions and Physical Sensations (6 minutes) - Mindfulness of Clouds and Sky (7 minutes) - Mountain Meditation (8 minutes) - Inviting a Difficulty In and Working It through the Body (6 minutes) - Your Personal Experience with Self-Compassion (4 minutes) - Mindful Observation of Self-Critical Thoughts (4 minutes)

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Book SynopsisEmerging from cognitive behavioural traditions, mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies hold promise as new evidence-based approaches for helping people distressed by the symptoms of psychosis. These therapies emphasise changing the relationship with unusual and troublesome experiences through cultivating experiential openness, awareness, and engagement in actions based on personal values. In this volume, leading international researchers and clinicians describe the major treatment models and research background of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-Based Cognitive Therapy (PBCT), as well as the use of mindfulness, in individual and group therapeutic contexts. The book contains discrete chapters on developing experiential interventions for voices and paranoia, conducting assessment and case formulation, and a discussion of ways to work with spirituality from a metacognitive standpoint. Further chapters provide details of how clients view their experiences of ACT aTable of ContentsAbout the Editors xiv List of Contributors xvi Acknowledgements xix Foreword: Acceptance, Mindfulness and Psychotic Disorders: Creating a New Place to Begin xx 1 Introduction to Mindfulness and Acceptance-based Therapies for Psychosis 1 Joseph E. Oliver, Candice Joseph, Majella Byrne, Louise C. Johns and Eric M. J. Morris 1.1 Introduction to Psychosis 1 1.2 Interventions 2 1.2.1 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2 1.2.2 Developments in CBT: Contextual Approaches 3 1.2.3 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 4 1.2.3.1 Open 5 1.2.3.2 Aware 6 1.2.3.3 Active 6 1.2.4 Mindfulness and Person-based Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis 7 1.3 Conclusion 8 2 Theory on Voices 12 Fran Shawyer, Neil Thomas, Eric M. J. Morris and John Farhall 2.1 Phenomenology 12 2.2 Mechanisms and Origins of Hearing Voices 13 2.3 Meaning Given to Voice Experience 14 2.4 Responses to Voices 15 2.4.1 Resistance 16 2.4.2 Engagement 17 2.5 Implications for the Role of Acceptance and Mindfulness in Voices 18 3 Emotional Processing and Metacognitive Awareness for Persecutory Delusions 33 Claire Hepworth, Helen Startup and Daniel Freeman 3.1 Introduction 33 3.2 Persecutory Delusions 33 3.3 Improving Treatments for Persecutory Delusions 34 3.4 Development of the Intervention 35 3.5 The EPMA Intervention 38 3.6 The EPMA Pilot Study 40 3.7 Case Study 41 3.8 Conclusion 42 4 Clinical Assessment and Assessment Measures 47 John Farhall, Fran Shawyer, Neil Thomas and Eric M. J. Morris 4.1 Introduction 47 4.2 Clinical Assessment 47 4.2.1 Overview 47 4.2.1.1 Aims and Scope 47 4.2.1.2 General Principles 48 4.2.2 Structure and Methods of Assessment 49 4.2.2.1 Assessment Interwoven with Interventions 49 4.2.2.2 Use of Assessment Instruments 49 4.2.2.3 Role of Self-monitoring in Assessment 49 4.2.2.4 Goal Setting 50 4.2.3 A Guide to Clinical Assessment 51 4.2.3.1 The Problems Experienced by the Client 51 4.2.3.2 Understanding the Client 52 4.2.4 Assessing and Addressing Potential Barriers to and Risks Arising from Therapy 52 4.3 Assessment Measures 54 4.3.1 Issues in the Use of Self-report Measures 55 4.3.2 Mindfulness Measures 55 4.3.3 Measures of ACT Processes and Constructs 57 4.3.3.1 Acceptance and Action Questionnaire 57 4.3.3.2 The Voices Acceptance & Action Scale 58 4.3.3.3 Believability of Symptoms 58 4.3.3.4 Additional Measures 59 4.4 Conclusion 60 5 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Case Formulation 64 Patty Bach 5.1 Introduction 64 5.2 Case Study 64 5.2.1 Avoidance 66 5.2.2 Cognitive Fusion 67 5.2.3 Attachment to Content 67 5.2.4 Weak Self-knowledge, Dominating Concept of the Past or Feared Future 68 5.2.5 Lack of Values Clarity 68 5.2.6 Persistent Inaction, Impulsivity or Avoidance 69 5.3 Case Formulation using the Inflexahex Model 70 5.4 Conclusion 73 6 Engaging People with Psychosis in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness 76 Brandon A. Gaudiano and Andrew M. Busch 6.1 Introduction 76 6.1.1 Treatment Adherence and Engagement in Psychosis 76 6.2 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 77 6.3 Functional Analytic Psychotherapy 78 6.4 Acceptance-based Methods and Techniques for Improving Engagement 79 6.4.1 Workability 81 6.4.2 Values Clarification 81 6.4.3 Acceptance and Mindfulness 82 6.4.4 Committed Action 83 6.4.5 The Therapeutic Relationship 84 6.5 Special Contexts and Issues 85 6.5.1 ACT Made Even Simpler 85 6.5.2 Involuntary Admission and Lack of Insight 86 6.5.3 Other Cognitive Behavioural Approaches for Psychosis 86 6.5.3.1 Traditional CBT 86 6.5.3.2 Motivational Interviewing 87 6.6 Case Study 88 6.6.1 Early Sessions (1–5) 88 6.6.2 Mid-treatment Sessions (6–15) 89 6.6.3 Late-treatment Sessions (16–20) 89 6.7 Conclusion 90 7 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Voices 95 Neil Thomas, Eric M. J. Morris, Fran Shawyer and John Farhall 7.1 Introduction 95 7.2 Formulating how Voices are a Problem 95 7.3 Overall Considerations in Conducting ACT with Voices 96 7.3.1 Sequence of Therapy 98 7.3.2 Acceptance: Letting Go of Struggle with Voices 98 7.3.2.1 Discussing Responses to Voices 98 7.3.2.2 Letting Go of Struggle 99 7.3.3 Defusion 100 7.3.4 Mindfulness: Present Moment and Self as Observer 101 7.3.5 Willingness: Values and Committed Action 103 7.4 Case Study 104 7.4.1 Current Mental-health Problems 104 7.4.2 Mental-health History 105 7.4.3 Relevant Background 105 7.4.4 Assessment and Formulation 105 7.4.5 ACT Case Formulation 106 7.4.6 The ACT Approach 106 7.4.6.1 Initial Phase (Sessions 1–3) 107 7.4.6.2 Mid-therapy (Sessions 4 − 7) 107 7.4.6.3 End Sessions (Sessions 8 − 10) 108 7.4.7 Outcomes 108 7.4.7.1 Psychotic Symptoms 108 7.4.7.2 Depression and Anxiety 109 7.4.7.3 Valued Action, Quality of Life and Social Functioning 109 7.4.7.4 Changes in Mindfulness towards Voices and Thoughts 109 7.4.8 Discussion 110 8 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Delusions 112 José Manuel García Montes, Marino Pérez Álvarez and Salvador Perona Garcelán 8.1 Introduction 112 8.2 Delusions as Ways of Making Contact with Experience 112 8.2.1 Delusions as Active Forms of Experiential Avoidance 113 8.3 Intervention with ACT 115 8.3.1 Create a State of Creative Hopelessness 115 8.3.2 Clarify and Strengthen the Patient’s Values 117 8.3.3 Suggest the Possibility that the Problem is Control 120 8.3.4 Create a Distance from Language 122 8.3.5 Help Create a Transcendental Sense of Self 123 8.3.6 Developing Willingness 124 8.4 Conclusion 125 9 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Emotional Dysfunction following Psychosis 129 Ross White 9.1 Introduction 129 9.2 Understanding Emotional Dysfunction following Psychosis 129 9.3 Emotional Dysfunction and Experiential Avoidance 130 9.4 An ACT Conceptualisation of Emotional Dysfunction following Psychosis 131 9.5 Treating Emotional Dysfunction following Psychosis 132 9.5.1 Socialising the Individual to the ACT Model 133 9.5.2 Assessment and Formulation 133 9.5.2.1 Suffering List 135 9.5.2.2 Attempts to Solve Suffering 136 9.5.2.3 Valued Life Direction 136 9.5.2.4 Valued Action 138 9.5.3 Beyond Formulation: Progressing with the ACT Intervention 138 9.5.3.1 Showing Up to Distress 139 9.5.3.2 Defusion 139 9.5.3.3 Mindful Acceptance 140 9.5.3.4 Worries about Psychosis Recurring 141 9.5.4 Moving Beyond the ACT Intervention 141 9.6 Conclusion 142 10 Person-based Cognitive Therapy for Distressing Psychosis 146 Lyn Ellett 10.1 Introduction 146 10.2 Zone of Proximal Development 146 10.2.1 Overview of the Zones of Proximal Development 147 10.2.1.1 Symptomatic Meaning 147 10.2.1.2 Relationship with Internal Experience 148 10.2.1.3 Schemata 148 10.2.1.4 Symbolic Self 149 10.2.1.5 Radical Collaboration (RC) 149 10.2.1.6 Acceptance 149 10.2.1.7 Metacognitive Insights 150 10.3 Case Formulation in PBCT 150 10.3.1 Symptomatic Meaning: ABC Formulation 150 10.3.2 Relationship with Internal Experience: Mindfulness-based Formulation of Distress 151 10.3.3 Negative and Positive Self-schema 152 10.4 Experiential Methods of Change 153 10.4.1 Symptomatic Meaning 153 10.4.1.1 Goodness of Fit (‘Evidence’) and Generating Alternative Symptomatic Meaning 153 10.4.1.2 Behavioural Experiments 156 10.4.1.3 Accepting Fixity 156 10.4.2 Relationship with Internal Experience 156 10.4.2.1 Rationale and Preparation for Mindfulness Practice 156 10.4.2.2 Overview of Mindfulness Meditation 156 10.4.2.3 Specific Adaptations of Mindfulness Practice 157 10.4.3 Working with Schemata 157 10.4.3.1 Two-chair Method 157 10.4.4 Symbolic Self 158 10.5 Conclusion 159 11 Spirituality: A New Way into Understanding Psychosis 160 Isabel Clarke 11.1 Introduction 160 11.2 Repositioning Psychosis and Spirituality: Recognition of the Two Ways of Knowing 161 11.3 Research Basis 162 11.4 Spirituality and Mental Health 162 11.5 Clinical Approach: The Therapeutic Alliance 164 11.5.1 The What is Real and What is Not Approach 164 11.5.2 Schizotypy and ‘Unshared Reality’ 165 11.5.3 From Conceptualisation to Coping Strategies 166 11.5.4 Role of Mindfulness 167 11.6 Psychosis as a Spiritual Crisis 168 12 The Service User Experience of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Person-based Cognitive Therapy 172 Joseph E. Oliver, Mark Hayward, Helena B. McGuinessand Clara Strauss 12.1 Introduction 172 12.2 An Overview of Service User Involvement 172 12.3 The Importance of a Service User Perspective in Informing ACT and PBCT for Psychosis 174 12.4 A Service User Perspective on the Experience of ACT for Psychosis 175 12.4.1 Background 176 12.4.2 The Therapy 178 12.4.3 How the Therapy Helped 178 12.4.4 Conclusion 179 12.4.4.1 How I Felt before ACT Therapy 179 12.4.4.2 How I Feel after ACT Therapy 180 12.5 Summary of Qualitative Findings from PBCT Groups on Participant Experiences of Mindfulness Practice and What was Learned from these Studies 180 12.5.1 Acceptance of Voices 181 12.5.2 Development of Sense of Self beyond Voices 182 12.5.2.1 Relating to Voices 184 12.5.2.2 Relating to Self 185 12.5.2.3 Relating to Others 186 12.5.3 The Value and Challenges of Seeking Service User Views 188 12.6 Conclusion 188 13 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for First-episode Psychosis 190 Joseph E. Oliver and Eric M. J. Morris 13.1 Introduction 190 13.2 Recovery from a First Episode of Psychosis 191 13.2.1 At-risk Mental States 192 13.3 Using ACT to Enhance Recovery from a First Episode of Psychosis 192 13.3.1 Assessment and Formulation 192 13.3.2 Being Aware and Present 194 13.3.3 Opening Up 195 13.3.4 Being Active 197 13.4 ACT in Different Modalities 198 13.4.1 Group Work 198 13.4.2 Working with Families and Carers 199 13.5 Case Study 200 13.6 Conclusion 203 14 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychosis in Acute Psychiatric Admission Settings 206 Gordon Mitchell and Amy McArthur 14.1 Introduction 206 14.2 Acute Psychosis and ACT Interventions 206 14.3 ACT in the Acute Psychiatric Admission Ward 209 14.4 Case Study 209 14.5 Convergence of Mindfulness/Metacognitive-based Cognitive Therapy Approaches 214 14.6 Reflections on Developing Systemic Applications of ACT 215 14.7 Conclusion 216 15 Developing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychosis as a Group-based Intervention 219 Amy McArthur, Gordon Mitchell and Louise C. Johns 15.1 Introduction 219 15.2 A Six-session ACT-for-Psychosis Group Protocol 221 15.2.1 Session 1: Introducing the ACT Approach and Exploring the Workability of Current Strategies for Managing Distress 222 15.2.1.1 The Matrix 222 15.2.1.2 Between-session Task 223 15.2.2 Session 2: Exploring the Impact of the Struggle for Control and Introducing Willingness as an Alternative 223 15.2.2.1 Between-session Task 225 15.2.3 Session 3: Identifying Personal Valued Directions 225 15.2.3.1 The Ripple Exercise 225 15.2.3.2 Between-session Task 227 15.2.4 Session 4: Moving in Valued Directions 227 15.2.4.1 The Passengers-on-the-Bus Exercise 228 15.2.4.2 Between-session Task 229 15.2.5 Session 5: Continuing to Develop Self-as-Context and Willingness to Move towards Values 229 15.2.5.1 Between-session Task 230 15.2.6 Session 6: Summarising the Themes of the Course and Reviewing Experiences of the Work 230 15.2.7 Optional Follow-up Session 230 15.3 Case Study 231 15.4 Reflections on the Experience of Developing and Delivering the Groups 233 15.5 Other Protocols 234 15.5.1 ACT for Life Group 235 15.6 Conclusion 237 16 Group Person-based Cognitive Therapy for Distressing Psychosis 240 Clara Strauss and Mark Hayward 16.1 Introduction 240 16.2 Person-based Cognitive Therapy 240 16.2.1 Group PBCT 242 16.3 The Importance of the Group Process in PBCT 242 16.4 Facilitating a PBCT Group 243 16.4.1 Inclusion Criteria 243 16.4.2 The 12-week Programme 243 16.4.3 Mindfulness Practice in PBCT 244 16.4.4 Cognitive Therapy in PBCT 247 16.4.4.1 Session 2 247 16.4.4.2 Session 3 247 16.4.4.3 Session 4 248 16.4.4.4 Session 5 249 16.4.4.5 Session 6 249 16.4.4.6 Session 7 249 16.4.4.7 Session 8 250 16.4.4.8 Session 9 251 16.4.4.9 Session 10 251 16.4.4.10 Session 11 251 16.4.4.11 Session 12 252 16.5 PBCT: An Integrated Model 252 16.6 Group PBCT: The Evidence 253 16.7 Conclusion 254 Appendix A Chessboard Metaphor 256 Appendix B Leaves-on-the-Stream Metaphor 257 Appendix C Passengers-on-the-Bus Metaphor 259 Appendix D Person-in-the-Hole Metaphor 261 Appendix E Polygraph Metaphor 262 Appendix F See the Wood for the Trees (And Other Helpful Advice for Living Life) 263 Appendix G Skiing Metaphor 270 Appendix H Tug-of-War-with-the-Monster Metaphor 271 Index 272

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Book Synopsis*A bestseller, brought up to date: the definitive work on ACT, now fully revised with 75% new material. *Presents a more fully developed model of ACT and elaborates on its relationship to other hot mindfulness-based approaches. *Demonstrates how to intervene with clients to strengthen six key processes that promote psychological flexibility and well-being. *Popular wherever mindfulness titles sell.Trade Review"A 'must read' for everyone in the field of psychotherapy or behavior therapy, as well as students entering the profession. The significantly revised second edition reviews the growing body of research support for ACT and presents new developments in case conceptualization and treatment implementation."--David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Second Edition, presents new data and clinical insights and expresses the theoretical foundations of ACT in a fresh way. The original book was an extraordinary achievement; the second edition is even better. It shows exactly how basic science and therapeutic application can combine in the service of new and effective methods to alleviate suffering. This book is essential reading for all students and practitioners in clinical psychology, counseling, and psychiatry."--Mark Williams, DPhil, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "Presents an influential approach to helping clients accept their thoughts and feelings and overcome experiential avoidance....The authors delineate a solid clinical rationale and provide clear guidelines for ACT implementation. A real strength of this book is the chapters on each stage of treatment, which detail a wealth of strategies and interventions and include excellent exercises, therapist-client dialogues, and pointers for practice."--Leslie S. Greenberg, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Psychology, York University, Canada "In the dynamic field of mindfulness-based therapies, this impressive book is a landmark contribution. The authors offer a sophisticated and wise approach to human transformation, one that has been validated by clinical research and honed by a wide range of clinical applications. This second edition is ideally suited for graduate-level courses in psychotherapy as well as for mental health practitioners. It offers a balance of rich theoretical context and clear, accessible guidance for applying ACT to a range of emotional and behavioral difficulties."--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance "This second edition is perfectly timed, given the explosion of developments in the underlying theoretical principles and empirical research associated with this approach to treatment. The book is beautifully written and is an outstanding resource for clinicians and researchers alike, whether novice or experienced. The principles of functional contextualism and relational frame theory are laid out in an easily understandable yet in-depth manner. The book's presentation of the core principles of ACT--including practical guidance for implementing them in clinical practice--is simply superb. This is an excellent text for graduate students in clinical psychology."--Michelle G. Craske, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Psychology and Director, Anxiety Disorders Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles -Table of ContentsI. Foundations and the Model 1. The Dilemma of Human Suffering 2. The Foundations of ACT: Taking a Functional Contextual Approach 3. Psychological Flexibility as a Unified Model of Human Functioning II. Functional Analysis and Approach to Intervention 4. Case Formulation: Listening with ACT Ears, Seeing with ACT Eyes, with Emily K. Sandoz 5. The Therapeutic Relationship in ACT 6. Creating a Context for Change: Mind versus Experience III. Core Clinical Processes 7. Present-Moment Awareness, with Emily K. Sandoz 8. Dimensions of Self 9. Defusion 10. Acceptance 11. Connecting with Values 12. Committed Action IV. Building a Progressive Scientific Approach 13. Contextual Behavioral Science and the Future of ACT

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Book SynopsisAcceptance and Commitment Therapy for Interpersonal Problems presents a complete treatment protocol for therapists working with clients who repeatedly fall into unhealthy patterns in their relationships with friends, family members, coworkers, and romantic partners. These clients may blame others, withdraw when feeling threatened, react defensively in conflicts, or have a deep-seated sense of distrust—all interpersonal problems that damage relationships and cause enormous suffering.This book presents an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) approach—utilizing a schema-based formulation—to help these clients overcome maladaptive interpersonal behavior. First, clients learn how schema avoidance behavior damages their relationships. Second, clients face “creative hopelessness” and practice new mindfulness skills. Third, clients examine what they value in their relationships and what they hope to gain from them, and translate their values into clear intentions for acting differently in the future. And lastly, clients face the cognitive and emotional barriers standing between them and values-based behavior in their relationships. By learning to act on their values instead of falling into schema-influenced patterns, clients can eventually overcome the interpersonal problems that hold them back.

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Book SynopsisAcceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) offers a promising, empirically validated approach to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma related problems. In this volume, you'll find a complete theoretical and practical guide to making this revolutionary new model work in your practice.After a quick overview of PTSD, the first part of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma-Related Problems explains the problem of experiential avoidance as it relates to trauma and explores the verbal nature of post-traumatic stress. You'll learn the importance of mindfulness and acceptance in the ACT model, find out how to structure sessions with your clients, and examine the problem of control. The section concludes by introducing you to the idea of creative hopelessness as the starting point for creating a new, workable life after trauma.The book's second section offers a practical, step-by-step clinical guide to the six core ACT components in chronological order:* Creative hopelessness* The problem of control* Willingness and defusion* Self-as-context* Valued living* Committed actionEach chapter explains how to introduce these topics to clients suffering from PTSD, illustrates each with case examples, and offers homework for your clients to use between sessions.

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Book Synopsis Since the original publication of this seminal work, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced approach to helping people change. This book provides the definitive statement of ACT--from conceptual and empirical foundations to clinical techniques--written by its originators. ACT is based on the idea that psychological rigidity is a root cause of a wide range of clinical problems. The authors describe effective, innovative ways to cultivate psychological flexibility by detecting and targeting six key processes: defusion, acceptance, attention to the present moment, self-awareness, values, and committed action. Sample therapeutic exercises and patient-therapist dialogues are integrated throughout. New to This Edition *Reflects tremendous advances in ACT clinical applications, theory building, and research. *Psychological flexibility is now the central organizing focus. *Expanded coverage of mindfulness, the therapeutic relTrade Review"A 'must read' for everyone in the field of psychotherapy or behavior therapy, as well as students entering the profession. The significantly revised second edition reviews the growing body of research support for ACT and presents new developments in case conceptualization and treatment implementation."--David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Second Edition, presents new data and clinical insights and expresses the theoretical foundations of ACT in a fresh way. The original book was an extraordinary achievement; the second edition is even better. It shows exactly how basic science and therapeutic application can combine in the service of new and effective methods to alleviate suffering. This book is essential reading for all students and practitioners in clinical psychology, counseling, and psychiatry."--Mark Williams, DPhil, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "Presents an influential approach to helping clients accept their thoughts and feelings and overcome experiential avoidance....The authors delineate a solid clinical rationale and provide clear guidelines for ACT implementation. A real strength of this book is the chapters on each stage of treatment, which detail a wealth of strategies and interventions and include excellent exercises, therapist-client dialogues, and pointers for practice."--Leslie S. Greenberg, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Psychology, York University, Canada "In the dynamic field of mindfulness-based therapies, this impressive book is a landmark contribution. The authors offer a sophisticated and wise approach to human transformation, one that has been validated by clinical research and honed by a wide range of clinical applications. This second edition is ideally suited for graduate-level courses in psychotherapy as well as for mental health practitioners. It offers a balance of rich theoretical context and clear, accessible guidance for applying ACT to a range of emotional and behavioral difficulties."--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance "This second edition is perfectly timed, given the explosion of developments in the underlying theoretical principles and empirical research associated with this approach to treatment. The book is beautifully written and is an outstanding resource for clinicians and researchers alike, whether novice or experienced. The principles of functional contextualism and relational frame theory are laid out in an easily understandable yet in-depth manner. The book's presentation of the core principles of ACT--including practical guidance for implementing them in clinical practice--is simply superb. This is an excellent text for graduate students in clinical psychology."--Michelle G. Craske, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Psychology and Director, Anxiety Disorders Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles -Table of ContentsI. Foundations and the Model 1. The Dilemma of Human Suffering 2. The Foundations of ACT: Taking a Functional Contextual Approach 3. Psychological Flexibility as a Unified Model of Human Functioning II. Functional Analysis and Approach to Intervention 4. Case Formulation: Listening with ACT Ears, Seeing with ACT Eyes, with Emily K. Sandoz 5. The Therapeutic Relationship in ACT 6. Creating a Context for Change: Mind versus Experience III. Core Clinical Processes 7. Present-Moment Awareness, with Emily K. Sandoz 8. Dimensions of Self 9. Defusion 10. Acceptance 11. Connecting with Values 12. Committed Action IV. Building a Progressive Scientific Approach 13. Contextual Behavioral Science and the Future of ACT

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Book SynopsisThis book will help readers balance the essential scientific concepts underlying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with their clinical practice, reconnecting ACT with its behavioural therapeutic roots and Relational Frame Theory.Clinicians often struggle to understand the science (the head) that should underpin their clinical practice/work (the heart). Without a core understanding of the scientific concepts underlying ACT, clinicians struggle to understand how to adapt ACT in practice for specific client or group situations and why. In response to that, this book is structured to help readers understand the why of each intervention and how to use that to guide the next move. Through a mix of explanations, personal examples, exercises for the therapist, short cases, and metaphors, the book provides a series of science-driven concepts that teach the reader to use the ACT toolbox with skilful interventions.This manual is a must-read for any ACT trainee

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This book provides a thorough discussion of acceptance and commitment therapy or training (ACT) and a guide for its use by behavior analysts. The book emphasizes how the intentional development of six core behavioral processes values, committed action, acceptance, defusion, self-as-context, and present moment awareness help establish the psychological flexibility needed to acquire and maintain adaptive behaviors that compete with maladaptive behavior patterns in verbally able clients. Split into three parts, the book discusses the history and controversy surrounding the rise of acceptance and commitment strategies in behavior analysis and shows how the processes underlying ACT are linked to foundational behavioral scientific principles as amplified by stimulus equivalence and relational learning principles such as those addressed by relational frame theory. In a careful step-by-step way, it describes the best practices for administering the acceptance and commitment

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Book SynopsisMotivate your BPD clients with values-based treatment! This 16-week ACT protocol will help you get started today.As you know, clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation often struggle with negative beliefs about themselves-beliefs that can lead to feelings of shame, problems with personal relationships, and dangerous behaviors. And while dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is the standard treatment for BPD, more and more, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promising results when treating BPD clients by helping them focus on their core values and forgiveness.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder provides a comprehensive program for delivering ACT to clients with BPD. Using the session-by-session, 16-week protocol in this professional guide, you can help clients work through the main driver behind BPD-experiential avoidance-and gain the psychological flexibility needed to balance their emotions and begin healing. You can use this protocol on its own, or in conjunction with treatment.With this guide, you'll learn to target the fundamental causes of BPD for better treatment outcomes and happier, healthier clients.

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Book SynopsisWhat are the distinctive theoretical and practical features of acceptance and commitment therapy?Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a modern behaviour therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness interventions alongside commitment and behaviour change strategies to enhance psychological flexibility. Psychological flexibility refers to the ability to contact the present moment and change or persist in behaviour that serves one's personally chosen values. Divided into two sections, The Distinctive Theoretical Features of ACT and The Distinctive Practical Features of ACT, this book summarises the key features of ACT in 30 concise points and explains how this approach differs from traditional cognitive behaviour therapy.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy provides an excellent guide to ACT. Its straightforward format will appeal to those who are new to the field and provide a handy reference tool for more experienced clinicians. Trade Review"Overall, Flaxman and colleagues do an excellent job of describing the ACT concepts, techniques, and strategies and how they can be practically applied. This volume will be beneficial to clinicians who are new to the field, as well as to those experienced clinicians who want to gain more in-depth knowledge." - PsycCRITIQUES, Vol 56, October 2011"This well-written, concise text on ACT is an important resource for psychotherapists and students in the psychological and psychiatric fields. It provides a relevant beginning for further study of this behavior and mindfulness cognitive therapy... this book highlights another promising therapeutic method available for advancing human well-being." - Cynthia R. Pfeffer, Journal of Clinical Psychology, Vol 73, November 2012Table of ContentsPart I: The Distinctive Theoretical Features of ACT. ACT, Human Suffering and Experiential Avoidance. Developments Within CBT: ACT and the Third Wave of Behaviour Therapy. Functional Contextualism. Relational Frame Theory. Acceptance. Cognitive Defusion. Self as Context. Contact with the Present Moment. Commitment. Values. Mindfulness and Behaviour Change: Toward Psychological Flexibility. ACT and CBT: Assumptive Differences. ACT and CBT: Strategic & Technical Differences. Empirical Matters. Part II: The Distinctive Practical Features of ACT. Overview of ACT’s Therapeutic Strategies. ACT-Based Case Conceptualization. Examining the Workability of the Control/Avoidance Agenda. Creative Hopelessness. Control is the Problem, Not the Solution. Introducing Willingness as the Alternative to Control. Promoting Active Acceptance. Cognitive Defusion I: Altering Language Conventions. Cognitive Defusion II: Objectifying Psychological Content. Cultivating Mindfulness to Promote Contact with the Present Moment. Contacting the Self-as-context. Clarifying Values. Values-based Goal and Action Planning. Building Larger Patterns of Committed Action. ACT in Groups and Non-clinical Contexts. ACT’s Therapeutic Stance.

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Book SynopsisDeveloped over decades of ongoing clinical research, acceptance-based behavioral therapy (ABBT) is a flexible framework with proven effectiveness for treating anxiety disorders and co-occurring problems. This authoritative guide provides a complete overview of ABBT along with practical guidelines for assessment, case formulation, and individualized intervention. Clinicians learn powerful ways to help clients reduce experiential avoidance; cultivate acceptance, self-compassion, and mindful awareness; and increase engagement in personally meaningful behaviors. Illustrated with vivid case material, the book includes 29 reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download printable copies of the reproducible materials and audio recordings of guided meditation practices. A separate website for clients includes the audio recordings only.Trade Review"Roemer and Orsillo have produced a worthy successor to their earlier seminal guide to ABBT. Reflecting the wisdom gained from 10 additional years of using and training others in their approach, Roemer and Orsillo have added more practical, step-by-step instruction for implementing ABBT strategies. This thoughtful volume also facilitates a richer understanding of diversity and culture in working with clients, and more flexible use of the protocol in time-limited, real-world contexts. This book is for everyone--it is accessible for the trainee yet sophisticated for the experienced clinician."--Joanna Arch, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder "Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy is, quite simply, the definitive work on the subject. Roemer and Orsillo are leading scientist-practitioners who share their considerable wealth of experience in this rich yet easy-to-digest volume. Packed with theoretical insights and practical recommendations, the book deftly combines elements from dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and more traditional behavioral approaches for clients suffering from a range of emotional disorders. This is a 'must read' for contemporary cognitive-behavioral therapists, and will be one of my go-to references for many years to come."--David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP, Director, Anxiety Disorders Center, The Institute of Living–Hartford Hospital "Manualized treatments with high emphasis on fidelity can be restrictive when applied to real-life situations. This timely book advances the field by focusing on the core elements and clinical strategies of acceptance-based behavioral approaches, so that clinical interventions can be customized to the needs of specific clients. This is an exceptional resource for students, clinicians, educators, and researchers interested in evidence-based treatments that value the client's unique needs and preferences and the client–provider relationship."--Mildred Vera, PhD, School of Public Health, University of Puerto Rico "This is a great book! It builds on Roemer and Orsillo's earlier work on ABBT, which I have been using in a doctoral-level psychotherapy course for many years. This book is an even more accessible, practical, and useful teaching tool. I particularly appreciate how the authors promote clinical flexibility, providing a thoughtful, empirically driven approach to tailoring treatment to different settings and client characteristics. One of the most impressive aspects of this book is that culture is not an afterthought--the authors carefully consider how to meaningfully attend to culture (and contextual inequities, such as systemic discrimination) throughout the therapy process, with excellent examples. I look forward to adopting this book for my course!"--Shelly P. Harrell, PhD, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University "An essential resource for clinicians seeking an empirically supported intervention that approaches treatment of a range of clinical conditions with both rigor and humanity. Roemer and Orsillo present ABBT in an accessible style that supports the use and adaptability of this approach to collaboratively engage patients in meaningful change. Recommended for clinicians at all stages and across multiple fields of study."--Carl W. Lejuez, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Kansas-Table of ContentsI. Setting the Stage for Change 1. Overview of an Acceptance-Based Behavioral Model of Clinical Problems 2. Gathering Clinical Information to Prepare a Case Formulation 3. Sharing Case Formulation and Treatment Plan: Setting the Stage for Therapy II. Cultivating Acceptance-Based Skills and Clarifying Values 4. The Therapeutic Relationship: A Context and a Mechanism for Change 5. Psychoeducation to Cultivate Acceptance 6. Mindfulness and Other Experiential Methods 7. Using ABBT Methods to Cultivate Self-Compassion 8. Articulating and Clarifying Personal Values III. Putting It All Together: Promoting Mindful, Valued Action 9. Integrating the Three Goals of ABBT into Each Session 10. Working with Contextual Inequities and External Barriers to Values-Based Actions 11. Evaluating Progress, Relapse Prevention, and Ending Treatment Appendix A: Measures That Can Be Used to Assess ABBT Model-Specific Processes Appendix B: Mindfulness Exercises Appendix C: A Model of Integration of Topics, Exercises, and Forms across Sessions References Index List of Audio Tracks: - Mindfulness of Breath (3 minutes) - Mindfulness of Sounds (5 minutes) - Mindfulness of Physical Sensations (3 minutes) - Mindfulness-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Instructions (11 minutes) - Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 16 Muscle Group Exercise (37 minutes) - Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 7 Muscle Group Exercise (19 minutes) - Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 4 Muscle Group Exercise (13 minutes) - Mindfulness of Emotions (5 minutes) - Mindfulness of Emotions and Physical Sensations (6 minutes) - Mindfulness of Clouds and Sky (7 minutes) - Mountain Meditation (8 minutes) - Inviting a Difficulty In and Working It through the Body (6 minutes) - Your Personal Experience with Self-Compassion (4 minutes) - Mindful Observation of Self-Critical Thoughts (4 minutes)

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Book SynopsisAcceptance 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.This 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 quTrade Review'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!'Russ Harris, M. D., and Author of ACT Made Simple and The Happiness Trap'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.' Nic Hooper, Ph.D., Lecturer in Psychology at Cardiff University, UK and Author of The Unbreakable Student'Here 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.'Ray Owen, DClinPsy, Consultant Clinical and Health Psychologist, Peer-reviewed ACT Trainer, and Author of Facing the Storm and Living with the Enemy'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.'Rikke Kjelgaard, Psychologist, Peer-reviewed ACT Trainer, author of Samtal som förändrar: en Guide till ACT i Praktiken, and chief rock’n’roller at www.rikkekjelgaard.com'This 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!'Jill Stoddard, Ph.D., author of Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy'The 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.'Gabriel Roseanu, Ph.D., Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist and Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Oradea, Romania'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.' Joe Oliver, Ph.D., Founder of Contextual Consulting and co-author of The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Self-Esteem'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 will 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.'Elizabeth Burnside, DClinPsy, Clinical Psychologist and Academic Director of North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme. '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.' Louise Hayes, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and co-author of Get Out of Your Mind and into your Life for Teens, Your Life Your Way, The Thriving Adolescent and What Makes You StrongerTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Defining the philosophy and theory of ACT. 1. What 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? Part II: Conceptual questions about the ACT model. 11. 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? Part III: Putting ACT into practice. 20. Do 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? Part IV: Developing skills as an ACT practitioner. 36. What 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? Part V: Critical questions about ACT. 42. How 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. What do I do if a technique does not work out like it is supposed to?

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Book SynopsisThis book is the most practical clinical guide on Acceptance and Commit ment Therapy (ACT said as one word, not as initials) yet available. It is designed to show how the ACT model and techniques apply to various disorders, settings, and delivery options. The authors of these chapters are experts in applying ACT in these various areas, and it is intriguing how the same core principles of ACT are given a nip here and a tuck there to fit it to so many issues. The purpose of this book, in part, is to emboldened researchers and clinicians to begin to apply ACT wherever it seems to fit. The chapters in the book demonstrate that ACT may be a useful treat ment approach for a very wide range of clinical problems. Already there are controlled data in many of these areas, and soon that database will be much larger. The theory underlying ACT (Relational Frame Theory or RFT-and yes, here youTrade Review"ACT opened the door to more fascinating discoveries about human beings, language, and psychopathology in general. Within these discoveries also lie the treatment technologies comprising ACT that are competently presented in this book, A Practical Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. . .As the authors describe, this book is the first practical guide that highlights the ACT approach for numerous disorders and presents it in detail. . .The innovative conceptualization of psychopathology, presented in ACT, may appeal to practioners because it provides answers and alternatives to relapse and the difficulties some clients present with being unable to gain control of their symptoms. Practioners may also like the technology and the metaphors used in ACT. . .In each chapter presenting ACT for a different group of disorders, the authors skillfully present a formulation of the disorder based on the ACT principles and then describe the ACT approach for the specific disorder or group of disorders. . . " By Maria Karekla & Marianna Charilaou, PsycCRITIQUES, American Psychological Association, Volume 50, Number 52.Table of ContentsAn ACT Approach Chapter 1. What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Steven C. Hayes, Kirk D. Strosahl, Kara Bunting, Michael Twohig, and Kelly G. Wilson Chapter 2. An ACT Primer: Core Therapy Processes, Intervention Strategies, and Therapist Competencies. Kirk D. Strosahl, Steven C. Hayes, Kelly G. Wilson and Elizabeth V. Gifford Chapter 3. ACT Case Formulation. Steven C. Hayes, Kirk D. Strosahl, Jayson Luoma, Alethea A. Smith, and Kelly G. Wilson ACT with Behavior Problems Chapter 4. ACT with Affective Disorders. Robert D. Zettle Chapter 5. ACT with Anxiety Disorders. Susan M. Orsillo, Lizabeth Roemer, Jennifer Block-Lerner, Chad LeJeune, and James D. Herbert Chapter 6. ACT with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Alethea A. Smith and Victoria M. Follette Chapter 7. ACT for Substance Abuse and Dependence. Kelly G. Wilson and Michelle R. Byrd Chapter 8. ACT with the Seriously Mentally Ill. Patricia Bach Chapter 9. ACT with the Multi-Problem Patient. Kirk D. Strosahl ACT with Special Populations, Settings, and Methods Chapter 10. ACT with Children, Adolescents, and their Parents. Amy R. Murrell, Lisa W. Coyne, & Kelly G. Wilson Chapter 11. ACT for Stress. Frank Bond. Chapter 12. ACT in Medical Settings. Patricia Robinson, Jennifer Gregg, JoAnne Dahl, & Tobias Lundgren Chapter 13. ACT with Chronic Pain Patients. Patricia Robinson, Rikard K. Wicksell, Gunnar L. Olsson Chapter 14. ACT in Group Format. Robyn D. Walser and Jacqueline Pistorello

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Book SynopsisACT in Steps will help new ACT therapists (professionals and graduate students) more effectively deliver ACT in their applied work.Trade ReviewThis manual targets a central challenge of ACT * how to move from learning about the therapy to actually doing itand hits its mark. It is accessible and concise, offering a session-by-session guide through the therapy from beginning to end, including initial evaluation, ongoing assessment and between-session homework. The authors provide just the right balance of explanation and practical how-to's needed to set ACT novices on a solid path to competency. In short, it is a perfect answer to, "But, how do I actually do the therapy?" For anyone interested in learning to do ACThere is your guide." Darrah Westrup, PhD, author of Advanced ACT: An Experienced Practitioner's Guide to Optimizing Delivery, co-author of ACT for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Trauma-related problems, The Mindful Couple, and Learning ACT for Group Treatment *Wow! What a useful and clear guide to starting out in ACT! I wish I'd had this book when I was an ACT newbie * would have saved me so much anxiety, confusion and self-doubt. (And it also would have saved my clients from so many of the common beginners' mistakes I repeatedly made!) Full of wisdom and packed with practical strategies, I can highly recommend this book for any therapist or counselor who's early on in their ACT journey." Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap *The authors are right: I have always said that the best way to begin actually doing ACT (after experiential contact with it and exposure to its principles) is to follow a step by step manual with several cases. That ensures you will practice all aspects of the approach and it distills the learning process down to smaller bits that are easier to handle. There are other beginning ACT manuals out there but this may now be my favorite. Thorough and yet simple, this well-written and wise volume gently pushes you forward to learn ACT, one step at a time. Highly recommended." * Steven C. Hayes, Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Originator and co-developer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy *Table of ContentsChapter 1: What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? Chapter 2: Assessment Chapter 3: General Guide to the ACT Therapeutic Context Chapter 4: Session 1: ACT Orientation and Creative Hopelessness Session 1 Homework Chapter 5: Session 2: Control as the Problem Chapter 6: Sessions 3 and 4: Acceptance Supported by Defusion Chapter 7: Sessions 5 and 6: Acceptance, Defusion, Mindfulness, and Values Chapter 8: Sessions 7 and 8: Acceptance, Defusion, Mindfulness, and Self-as-Context Chapter 9: Session 9: Values Chapter 10: Session 10: Values and Behavioral Commitments Chapter 11: Session 11: Maintaining Growth Appendix A. General ACT Principles Appendix B. Session-by-Session ACT Cheat Sheet Appendix C. Behavioral Commitment Worksheet Appendix D. List of Mindfulness Apps Appendix E. NOTE Handout Appendix F. Valued Living Questionnaire (VLQ) Appendix G. Values Bull's Eye Appendix H. Self-Guided ACT Resources

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Book SynopsisAcceptance and Commitment Therapy examines the therapy’s history and process, evaluates the therapy''s evidence base and effectiveness, and suggests future directions in the therapy’s development. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness processes, and commitment and behavior change processes to produce psychological flexibility. Steven C. Hayes, who helped develop ACT, and co-author Jason Lillis provide an overview of ACT’s main influences and its basic principles. In this succinct and understandable survey, the authors show how ACT illuminates the ways that language encourages unhelpful skirmishing in clients’ psychic lives, and how to use ACT to help clients accept private experiences, become more mindful of thoughts, develop greater clarity about personal values, and commit to needed behavior change.Table of ContentsSeries PrefaceHow to Use This Book with APA Psychotherapy VideosPreface Introduction History Theory The Therapy Process Evaluation Future Developments Summary Glossary of Key TermsSuggested Readings and Other MaterialsReferencesIndexAbout the AuthorsAbout the Series Editors

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction Section One: Theoretical and Scientific Background2. Parenting3. Connect: the parent-child relationship4. Shape: building a flexible repertoire Section Two: The Bedrock of Clinical practice5. Case Conceptualization6. Therapeutic Relationship Section Three: ACT Processes7. Values and Proto-values8. Experiential acceptance of parent, child and relationship9. Psychological contact with the present moment including shared psychological contact10. Flexible languaging11. Flexible perspective taking12. Compassionate Context13. Committed Action and Exploration14. Integrating ACT with other interventions 15. Conclusion

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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. HayesProloguePART I1. The Need2. The Three Waves3. The History of ACT4. Contextual Behavioural Science5. The Importance of Empirical ResearchPART II6. Depression7. Anxiety Disorders8. Serious Mental Illnesses9. Substance Abues10. Smoking Cessation11. Eating Behaviour12. Pain13. Other Health Conditions14. Work15. The ACT VarietyPART III16. The Statistics17. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAt some point or another, you have probably encountered difficulty putting theory into practice when it comes to using ACT in sessions with clients. You aren’t alone. Although ACT is a powerful treatment option for a number of psychological issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and more, it is a complex, ever-evolving model, and as such it can often be difficult to deliver effectively. The truth is that even the most seasoned ACT therapist will face challenges in their client sessions from time to time.This is the only advanced professional ACT book on the market, and it is designed to help you close the gap between what you’ve learned in ACT training and your actual client sessions. Inside, licensed psychologist Darrah Westrup, PhD, provides valuable tips and real-life client scenarios to help you hone your understanding of the core processes behind ACT. You’ll also learn practical strategies for moving past common barriers that can present during therapy, such as over-identifying with clients or difficulty putting theory into practice. Most importantly, you’ll learn when to deliver specific ACT components, and how to adapt your treatment for each client.This user-friendly, pragmatic, and thoughtful guide does not promote “error-free” ACT, but rather, ways to identify and work with the therapy process as it unfolds. A must-read for any therapist or mental health professional interested in sharpening their ACT skills.

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Book SynopsisEste esperado libro constituye la primera guía que ofrece una aplicación detallada y práctica de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT) dirigida al tratamiento de aquellas personas que puedan incluirse en cualquiera de los amplios cuadros que configuran los trastornos de ansiedad.Este manual ofrece directrices claras y flexibles, estructuradas por sesiones, para la aplicación e integración de aceptación, mindfulness y métodos de cambio de conducta dirigidos por valores en un enfoque contundente y efectivo del tratamiento de la ansiedad. Presenta estrategias cuya finalidad es eliminar las barreras para el cambio y favorecer un avance significativo.

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Book SynopsisAcceptance and Commitment Therapy for Christian Clients: A Faith-Based Workbook, Second Edition, is an indispensable companion for mental health professionals and their clients. The new edition includes updated discussions in each chapter and more than twenty-five new and updated exercises.The workbook offers a basic overview of the goals of ACT, including concepts that overlap with Christianity. Chapters devoted to each of the six ACT processes include biblical examples, equivalent concepts from the writings of contemplative Christians, worksheets for clients to better understand and apply the material, and strategies for clients to integrate a Christian worldview with ACT processes. Each chapter also includes several exercises devoted to contemplative practices and other psychospiritual interventions.Trade Review"Persons of faith need evidence-based mental health care that fits hand in glove with their faith commitments. This book shows exactly how that can be done for Christians through the use of acceptance and commitment therapy. Now in its second edition, this excellent book is filled with new and highly accessible exercises and tools that help people pivot from inner to outer, from self to others, and from fear to love. Clear, consistent, accessible, and filled with scientific and religious integrity, it will empower and lift up those facing mental health challenges who want to live a Christian life. Highly recommended." Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, originator of acceptance and commitment therapy, and author of A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters"This second edition of Joshua Knabb’s excellent faith-based ACT workbook is even better! It is updated with new exercises for each of the six interventions, a ‘fork in the road’ conceptualization tool based on Russ Harris’s ‘choice point’ approach, and, most notably, a greater emphasis on God’s love. I highly recommend it as a most helpful workbook for both Christian clients and therapists." Siang-Yang Tan, PhD, senior professor of clinical psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective"Joshua Knabb keeps this book in the sweet spot of not being too technical nor too informal, but just right in providing scholarly information in an accessible style. This new edition builds on strengths from the first edition to improve and deepen both the presentation of ACT and its meshing with Christian practice. Marvelously helpful material masterfully presented." Timothy A. Sisemore, PhD, clinical psychologist at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute and author of The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality: From the Inside Out"As a psychologist, I love acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It’s the theoretical framework I use most often with clients, and it has been helpful in my own growth and development. But ACT can be hard to understand, and it’s not always clear how it fits with a Christian worldview. In the workbook companion to Faith-Based ACT for Christian Clients, Joshua Knabb provides a practical roadmap (along with lots of exercises) for Christian clients who are using ACT to help them navigate psychological challenges and live a value-based life. I wish I had this book when I was doing my own personal therapy, and I’m glad I have it now." Joshua N. Hook, PhD, professor of psychology, University of North Texas"Joshua Knabb’s second edition of this incredible workbook is a thorough update incorporating the latest breakthroughs in acceptance and commitment therapy. The solid biblical framework fills the pages with rich theological insights and sound strategies grounded in the Christian tradition. Not only a workbook to help with the stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges of life, this workbook will bless you spiritually, too." Fernando L. Garzon, PsyD, associate dean for academics and professor of psychology, Regent UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Problem of Psychological Pain 2. The Problem of Avoidance 3. Defusion and Watchfulness 4. Acceptance and Endurance 5. Present-Moment Awareness and Practicing God’s Presence 6. The Transcendent Self and the Contemplative Self 7. Values and Biblical Virtues 8. Committed Action and Following Jesus

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Book SynopsisIn acht Wochen zu einem ausgeglichenerem Leben finden Die erfahrene Therapeutin Dr. Patrizia Collard begleitet Sie bei einem achtwöchigen Kurs der Achtsamkeitsbasierten Kognitiven Therapie und stärkt Sie mit leicht zu er -lernenden wirkungsvollen Übungen. Sie hilft Ihnen, sich konstruktiv mit den Gedanken auseinanderzusetzen, die Sie bedrücken, und erläutert, wie Sie das Hier und Jetzt positiv wahrnehmen, statt der Vergangenheit nachzuhängen oder sorgenvoll in die Zukunft zu blicken. So können Sie nicht nur Ihre Ängste abbauen und Ihr Selbstwert - gefühl stärken, sondern auch gelassener den Herausforderungen in Alltag, Beruf und Privatleben begegnen.Table of ContentsÜber die Autorin 7 Einleitung 21 Über dieses Buch 22 Törichte Annahmen über den Leser 22 Symbole, die in diesem Buch verwendet werden 23 Mehr als nur das Buch 23 Wie es weitergeht 24 Teil I Einführung in die Achtsamkeitsbasierte Kognitive Therapie 25 Kapitel 1 Mehr Wohlbefinden durch Achtsamkeit 27 Die Achtsamkeitsbasierte Kognitive Therapie entdecken 28 Was hinter der Abkürzung MBCT steckt 29 Anregungen aus der buddhistischen Philosophie 29 Die Wurzeln in der Kognitiven Verhaltenstherapie 31 Achtsamkeit plus Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie gleich Achtsamkeitsbasierte Kognitive Therapie 32 Das Bedürfnis nach Achtsamkeit anerkennen 34 Die Unzulänglichkeiten der Kognitiven Verhaltenstherapie 34 Ein Schritt über die traditionelle Therapie hinaus 35 Die Vorteile der Achtsamkeitsbasierten Kognitiven Therapie 35 Ein Blick auf die Erfolgsnachweise 35 Angst vor vergangenen und zukünftigen Erfahrungen 37 Sich für das Leben im Hier und Jetzt entscheiden 38 Wie die Achtsamkeitsbasierte Kognitive Therapie sonst noch helfen kann 39 Kapitel 2 Sich für ein achtsames Leben entscheiden 41 Ihre Probleme verstehen 41 Das Gefühl, es nicht zu schaffen 42 Veränderungen wollen 44 Den Teufelskreis der mentalen Quälerei durchbrechen 44 Sich selbst besser verstehen lernen 46 Sich für sich selbst öffnen 46 Die eigenen Denkmuster unter die Lupe nehmen 47 Sich auf bevorstehende Herausforderungen vorbereiten 49 Den eigenen Befürchtungen gegenübertreten 50 Hürden überwinden 50 Die Bedeutung täglicher Übung erkennen 51 Sich auf langfristige Ausgewogenheit freuen 52 Im Augenblick leben 52 Die Realität akzeptieren 53 Das Leiden mindern 54 Sein eigener bester Freund werden 54 Kapitel 3 Acht Wochen praktische Achtsamkeit 55 Ein persönliches Übungsprogramm erstellen, das funktioniert 55 Sich Ziele setzen 56 Die praktischen Übungen zur täglichen Routine machen 57 Sich Zeit nehmen, anstatt Zeit zu finden 58 Einen Zeitplan erstellen 59 Ein Übungstagebuch führen 59 Weg mit den Mythen 59 Das Gefühl, nicht genug Erfahrung oder Wissen zu haben 60 »Achtsamkeit ist doch nur spiritueller Hokuspokus« 61 Zwischen Meditation, Achtsamkeit und Bewusstseinstraining unterscheiden 61 Glauben, dass Sie es allein können 62 Aktiv achtsam sein: Im Üben verankerte Theorie 62 Sich in orientalischen Disziplinen üben 63 Alte Techniken anpassen 63 Körper und Geist vereinen 64 Sich auf jede Aufgabe konzentrieren und im Augenblick sein 65 Ein Blick auf die Vorteile, die Sie erwarten 65 Vorteile und kein Ende 65 Die Vorteile auf Sie persönlich zuschneiden 67 Gesund leben 67 Es langsamer angehen lassen 68 Sich selbst und anderen helfen 68 Einführung in den achtwöchigen Kurs 70 Die wichtigsten Fähigkeiten 70 Ein Blick auf die vor Ihnen liegenden Wochen 70 Teil II Der achtwöchige Kurs der Achtsamkeitsbasierten Kognitiven Therapie 73 Kapitel 4 Reisevorbereitungen – Woche 1: Achtsamkeit üben und den Autopiloten abstellen 75 Sich selbst und seine Umgebung vorbereiten 75 Den Übungsort gestalten 76 Machen Sie es sich bequem 76 Den Kopf entrümpeln 78 Sorgen und Nöte loslassen 79 In der Gegenwart leben 79 Das körperliche Selbst achtsam erkunden 79 Sich Zeit nehmen 80 Die Body-Scan-Meditation 81 Bewusst wahrnehmen, wenn der Geist abwandert 85 Langsamer machen und das Leben achtsam leben 85 Im Alltag achtsam handeln 86 Bewusst essen: Die Rosinenübung 87 Sich Zeit für regelmäßige Übungen nehmen 89 Aufschreiben, wie Sie auf die Übungen reagieren und ansprechen 89 Was Sie in dieser Woche erreicht haben 89 Kapitel 5 Den Kurs festlegen – Woche 2: Die richtige Haltung entwickeln 91 Wo Sie sich im Kurs befinden 91 Sich seiner selbst intensiver bewusst werden 92 Achtsam zuhören: Eine zehnminütige Klangmeditation 93 Eine eigene Achtsamkeitsroutine entwickeln 95 Das Bewusstsein festhalten 96 Hindernisse überwinden 97 Veränderungen, die die Motivation erhalten können 99 Konzentriert und engagiert bleiben 103 Rückschläge, Schmerzen und Gefühle während der Übungen bewältigen 103 Dem eigenen Urteil trauen 104 Schwierige Gefühle akzeptieren 104 Ihre körperlichen Grenzen kennen 105 Den wandernden Geist beobachten 106 Den Atem regulieren: Eine achtsame Atemübung 106 Automatische Gedanken und damit verbundene Gefühle erkunden 108 Gedanken wahrnehmen, den Tag über auftauchen 108 Was Sie in dieser Woche erreicht haben 110 Kapitel 6 Die Segel setzen – Woche 3: Körperbewusstsein entwickeln 111 Wo Sie sich im Kurs befinden 111 Achtsamkeit für Ihre Sinne 112 Achtsam sehen: Einen Kurzfilm über Ihren Geist drehen 113 Sich körperlich auf Alltagsaufgaben einlassen 114 Eine Atempause einlegen: Meditation für den Notfall 114 Bewusstsein des Sehens, der Körperempfindungen und des Atems 115 Den Körper achtsam bewegen 117 Bewegungsübungen entdecken 117 Sich dehnen 120 Einen Spaziergang machen: Gehübungen 123 Achtsamkeit in der alltäglichen Bewegung 125 Morgens aufstehen 126 Achtsam frühstücken 126 Achtsam durch den Tag gehen 126 Sich zur Nacht zurückziehen 127 Unangenehme Ereignisse schriftlich festhalten 127 Was Sie in dieser Woche erreicht haben 128 Kapitel 7 Dem Sturm trotzen – Woche 4: Probleme bewältigen 129 Wo Sie sich im Kurs befinden 129 Stress erkunden und erklären 131 Das Wesen des Stresses 131 Die guten Nachrichten hören 133 Schädliche Gedanken bewältigen 134 Negative Gedanken beobachten 135 Konstruktivere Gedanken entwickeln 136 Sich den Dämonen der Angst stellen 137 Einen Anker für das Bewusstsein auswerfen – oder zwei 139 Achtsamkeit bei unangenehmen Aufgaben einsetzen 139 Quälende Gedanken bewältigen 141 Stressreiche Denkmuster aufdecken 141 Problematische Gedanken beobachten 142 Ihre Position durch die Entwicklung neuer Perspektiven stärken 144 Was Sie in dieser Woche erreicht haben 146 Kapitel 8 Durch unruhige Gewässer segeln – Woche 5: Bindungen loslassen 147 Wo Sie sich im Kurs befinden 147 Die Gegenwart schmerzhafter Gedanken, Gefühle und Erinnerungen zulassen 148 Unbehagliche Gedanken zulassen 149 Die Atempause für die Problembewältigung anpassen 151 Sich mit Erfahrungen auseinandersetzen 152 Sich schmerzliche Erfahrungen ins Bewusstsein rufen 153 Die Vergangenheit als Mitternachtsfilm betrachten 155 Zukünftige Ereignisse vorwegnehmen 155 Starke Gefühle bewältigen 157 Dem Drang widerstehen, zu kämpfen oder wegzulaufen 158 Die sanfte Vorgehensweise beibehalten 159 Eine neue Beziehung zu Ihren eigenen Erfahrungen knüpfen 160 Leiden durch Geschichten verständlicher machen 161 Sich von Bindungen lösen 163 Starke Bindungen an die Vergangenheit wahrnehmen 164 Mit Aversionen leben 164 Die Bedeutung von Akzeptanz verstehen 165 Den Wunsch nach schnellen Lösungen aufgeben 165 Auch angenehme Bindungen über Bord werfen 166 Was Sie in dieser Woche erreicht haben 166 Kapitel 9 Mit dem Strom schwimmen – Woche 6: Die wahre Natur der Gedanken akzeptieren 167 Wo Sie sich im Kurs befinden 168 Gedanken sind nicht so besonders, wie Sie glauben 168 Die Wechselwirkungen von Gedanken und Gefühlen verstehen 169 Gedanken von Fakten unterscheiden 170 Eine neue Beziehung zu Ihren Gedanken herstellen 171 Das Meer der Selbstzweifel teilen 172 Sich die eigenen Gedanken bewusst machen 173 Mit der Kieselstein-Meditation tiefere Gedanken betrachten 174 Über die eigenen Gedanken an sich selbst schreiben 175 Problematische Gedanken während einer längeren Meditation beobachten 176 Probleme und problematische Personen visualisieren 178 Freundlich zu sich selbst sein 179 Sich mit der Liebende-Güte-Meditation etwas Gutes tun 180 Sich an echte Stimmungen während echter Ereignisse erinnern 181 Selbstkritik und Selbsturteile vermeiden 183 Ungesunde emotionale Gewohnheiten über Bord werfen 184 Die eigenen Gedanken da sein lassen und inneren Frieden finden 185 Was Sie in dieser Woche erreicht haben 186 Kapitel 10 In den Hafen einlaufen – Woche 7: Auf das eigene Wohlbefinden achten 187 Wo Sie sich im Kurs befinden 188 Positive Maßnahmen ergreifen, um sich mehr um sich zu kümmern 188 Eine Pause machen und die Konzentration achtsam kurieren 189 Die Übungen zum eigenen Nutzen fortführen und entwickeln 190 Den Tag mit einem Vergnügen beginnen 191 Das Alltagsleben wieder ins Gleichgewicht bringen 193 Tägliche Energiediebe und Auflademöglichkeiten identifizieren 194 Ärgerliche Gefühle abmildern 195 Ihre Stimmung stabilisieren 196 Spaß haben – einfach so 196 Sich etwas Gutes tun 197 Übermäßigen Genuss vermeiden 197 Aus dem Weg räumen, was Ihr Wohlbefinden bedroht 198 Sich an das Gute erinnern 198 Die richtige Antwort finden 199 Ihr Handeln mit Ihren Stimmungen verbinden 199 Gutes tun und sich besser fühlen 201 Sitzmeditation mit weitem Bewusstsein 201 Was Sie in dieser Woche gelernt haben 202 Kapitel 11 Den Rest des Lebens im Blick – Woche 8: Achtsam leben 203 Wo Sie sich im Kurs befinden 203 Sich auf ein achtsames Leben freuen, in guten wie in schlechten Zeiten 204 Den Übungen die Treue schwören 207 Sich selbst motivieren 207 Aktionspläne aufstellen 208 Die Fortschritte protokollieren 209 Jeden Tag zu einem achtsamen Tag machen 210 Aufwachen 210 Frühstücken 210 Achtsam unterwegs sein 210 Sich echte Atempausen gönnen 211 Alltagsaktivitäten achtsam gestalten 211 Achtsam kommunizieren 211 Schlafen gehen 212 Erfahrungen annehmen 212 Geist und Körper trainieren 212 Achtsame Eigenschaften entwickeln 212 Daran denken, nicht zu urteilen 213 Geduld haben 214 Kindliche Neugier zeigen: Der Anfängergeist 214 Sich selbst vertrauen 215 Daran arbeiten, nicht nur Ziele im Kopf zu haben 215 Dinge akzeptieren, wie sie sind 216 Loslassen 216 Engagement, Selbstdisziplin und Absicht als wichtig anerkennen 217 Einfachheit anstreben 217 Sich einen Grund zum Üben geben 217 Was Sie in dieser Woche erreicht haben 218 Teil III Unterschiedliche Anwendungsmöglichkeiten kennenlernen 219 Kapitel 12 Den Kreislauf der Depression durchbrechen 221 Ein Blick in das schwarze Loch: Depressionen verstehen 222 Depressiv werden: Sie sind nicht allein 223 Allgemeine Symptome der Depression 224 Die Ursachen identifizieren 225 Die Faktoren beobachten, die der Depression Nahrung geben 227 Allgemeine Symptome aufschlüsseln: Ihre persönliche Geschichte 228 Nach der persönlichen Signatur suchen 228 Wie sich die Depression auswirkt 230 Fehlender Antrieb oder mangelnde Energie 231 Sich hilflos fühlen 232 Warum sich manche Betroffenen selbst verletzen 233 Schädliche Gedanken überwinden 234 Sich »am Riemen reißen« 234 Sich allein gegen die Welt sehen 235 Die Depressionsschleife löschen 235 In eine Depressionsschleife geraten 236 Sich Zeit nehmen, anstatt Zeit zu finden 237 Sich ein Bild über die Fortschritte machen 237 Mit der Achtsamkeitsbasierten Kognitiven Therapie depressive Rückfälle vermeiden 238 Glauben, dass es besser werden kann und wird 238 Kapitel 13 Sich von einer Sucht befreien 239 Die Wirklichkeit der Sucht offenlegen 240 Die Leere füllen – warum Menschen süchtig werden 240 Allgemeine Suchtfaktoren 241 Aufhören wollen: Der Prozess der Veränderung 243 Das Meer der Veränderung bereisen 244 Sich mit anderen treffen 245 Akzeptieren, wer man wirklich ist 246 An sich selbst glauben 247 Sich achtsam von der Sucht lösen 248 Neu anfangen, jetzt 249 Rückfälle abwenden 250 Die Kontrolle verlieren: Alkoholsucht verstehen 250 Die Symptome der Alkoholsucht betrachten 251 Die Gefahren erkennen 252 Falsche Vorstellungen hinterfragen 253 Glauben, dass Sie das Problem nicht mehr in der Hand haben 254 Kalter Entzug 255 Sich an nützliche Lektionen erinnern 256 Kapitel 14 Die Last der Angst erleichtern 257 Mit Druck fertigwerden 257 Verstehen, wie sich Angst ausdrückt 259 Verschiedene Angsttypen unterscheiden 259 Ängste mit gezielten Interventionen angehen 262 Einen Bewältigungsplan entwickeln 262 Schädliche Gedanken ändern 263 Achtsam intervenieren 264 Übungspunkte zusammenstellen 265 Frieden mit den Ängsten schließen 267 Begreifen, dass Instinkte natürlich sind 267 Wissen, dass man sich über Instinkte erheben kann 267 Angst als Teil des Lebens akzeptieren 268 Angstgefühlen zuvorkommen 268 Ändern, was sich ändern lässt 269 Zulassen, was sich nicht ändern lässt 270 Angst wegschlafen 270 Sich an nützliche Lektionen des Kurses erinnern 270 Kapitel 15 Trotz Schmerzen Hoffnung hegen 273 Wenn Schmerzen Sie daran hindern, Ihr Leben zu leben 273 Das Wesen des Schmerzes verstehen 275 Verschiedene Schmerzarten unter der Lupe 276 Auswirkungen von Schmerzen auf das Gedächtnis 277 Mentaler Schmerz 277 Eine sachliche Perspektive beibehalten 278 Sich für das Leben öffnen: Schmerzen akzeptieren 280 Schmerzen akzeptieren und darauf eingehen 281 Erkennen, was der Körper noch alles kann 281 Eine neue Beziehung zu Ihrem Schmerz entwickeln 281 Normale Bewältigungstechniken nutzen 283 Atemübungen machen 283 Kapitel 16 Lebensinhalt und Sinn im Alter finden 287 Über die wahre Bedeutung des Lebensinhalts nachdenken 287 Die Vorstellung vom Lebensinhalt neu definieren 289 Eine neue Verbindung zum Zielbewusstsein herstellen 289 Die positiven Aspekte des Lebens finden 291 Sich mit positiven Menschen umgeben 291 Den Erfahrungsbereich erweitern 291 Motivation und Inspiration fördern 292 Nichts wegschieben und alles mit einschließen 294 Einschränkungen aller Art akzeptieren 295 Versuchen, besser zu werden und sich zu entwickeln 297 Den Begriff »Fehlschlag« über Bord werfen 298 Die eigenen Stärken neu entdecken 299 Sich voll auf das Leben einlassen, das Sie jetzt haben 300 Sich neue Ziele und Herausforderungen setzen 301 Im Jetzt leben, egal wie alt Sie sind 302 Sich sanft, aber achtsam bewegen 303 Die Handflächen zusammendrücken 303 Holz sägen 303 Den Brustkorb weiten 304 Die Wirbelsäule biegen 304 Kapitel 17 Harmonie in das Leben bringen 305 Akzeptieren, dass ein achtsames Leben wichtig ist 305 Achtsamkeit zu Hause 306 Mit offenem Geist aufwachen 307 Auf der richtigen Seite des Betts aufstehen 308 Den allmorgendlichen Ablauf genießen 308 Mit einer positiven Haltung anfangen 309 Sich auf einen schweren Tag vorbereiten 309 Entspannen und Spaß haben 310 Ruhiger werden 311 Achtsamkeit am Arbeitsplatz 312 Sich auf jede einzelne Aufgabe konzentrieren 313 Darauf achten, sich nicht zu viel aufzuladen 314 Mit Druck und Kritik umgehen 315 Wissen, wann Sie genug getan haben, und Grenzen setzen 316 Sich Zeit für Achtsamkeitsübungen nehmen 317 Beziehungen verbessern 317 Achtsam kommunizieren 318 Auf die Körpersprache achten 318 Wahrnehmen, wann und warum sich Stimmungen ändern 319 Realistische Erwartungen haben und Veränderungen akzeptieren 320 Grundwerte definieren 322 Was den Menschen menschlich macht 323 Wie Ihre Werte mit denen anderer Menschen übereinstimmen oder nicht 323 Die Unvollkommenheit des Menschen akzeptieren 325 Die Erfahrung der Achtsamkeit mit anderen teilen 325 Wie Sie Achtsamkeit mit anderen Menschen teilen können 326 Teil IV Der Top-Ten-Teil 327 Kapitel 18 Zehn Möglichkeiten, die Achtsamkeitserfahrungen auszubauen 329 Kapitel 19 Zehn inspirierende Menschen kennenlernen 335 Kapitel 20 (Fast) Zehn inspirierende Orte, die zu besuchen sich lohnt 341 Kapitel 21 Zehn Tipps zur Entwicklung achtsamer Haltungen 347 Stichwortverzeichnis 353

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