Essentials of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

by Sonja Batten

• ISBN13: 9781849201681
• ISBN10: 1849201684
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-01
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

This practical, easy-to-use book introduces the theory and practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a key third wave CBT approach. The book takes the reader through the therapeutic stages from start to end, showing how to use acceptance and mindfulness together with commitment and behaviour change strategies to improve mental health. Unlike other ACT textbooks, this is a concise introduction pitched at those without prior knowledge of the approach; it - avoids jargon and complex language - is full of case examples to translate the theory into practice - includes key points and questions to test readers' comprehension of the topics covered - puts the emphasis on practical interventions and direct applicability in real practice. After reading this book readers will be able to apply basic ACT interventions for common problems, and will know if they are interested in more in-depth training in ACT. This is a must-have overview of ACT for CBT trainees on graduate level courses in the UK and worldwide. It will also be of value to practitioners on ACT workshops and short courses, as preliminary or follow-up reading.

Author Biography

Sonja V. Batten is clinical psychologist who works on mental health policy for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Table of Contents

About the Author	p. vi
Praise for the Book	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. ix
The ACT Conceptual Framework	p. 1
The ACT Therapeutic Stance	p. 9
Moving from Control to Willingness	p. 18
Reducing the Hold of Language	p. 28
Contacting the Present Moment	p. 37
Identifying a Consistent Self-Perspective	p. 47
Clarifying Individual Life Values	p. 56
Building a Life through Committed Action	p. 66
ACT for Anxiety	p. 75
ACT for Depression	p. 85
ACT for Substance Use and Addictive Disorders	p. 95
Special Considerations in Applying ACT	p. 105
References	p. 116
Index	p. 124
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