Making ACT Happen How to Use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Clinical Practice

by Jansen, Gijs; Hayes, Steven C.

• ISBN13: 9781462559008
• ISBN10: 146255900X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2026-04-09
• Publisher: The Guilford Press
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Summary

Packed with case examples, clinical tips, new and classic metaphors, reflection prompts, and learning exercises, this concise primer helps readers hone their skills and confidence for practicing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Gijs Jansen is a leading ACT trainer and supervisor who explains complex concepts in a candid, conversational style. He offers a unique window into how ACT sessions unfold, equipping therapists to deepen their engagement with clients and select interventions that address clients’ individual needs and struggles. This is the English edition of Het ACT basisboek, published in the Netherlands in 2023 and translated, updated, and revised by the author. 

Author Biography

Gijs Jansen, PsyD, is a pioneer of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in the Netherlands. Since specializing in ACT in 2003, he has published 15 books and over 100 articles and has delivered numerous online and direct training programs. Dr. Jansen is a cofounder of the PsychFlex app. A former faculty member at Radboud University Nijmegen, he has contributed extensively to the development of ACT in the Netherlands, including with the creation of ACT Guide, an online platform for health care professionals. 

Table of Contents

Foreword, Steven C. Hayes
Preface 
1. How to Think Like an ACT Therapist
2. The Therapy
3. Relational Frame Theory
4. Behavioral Analysis
5. Process within ACT
6. Process-Oriented Interventions
7. Dealing with Resistance
8. New Exercises and Metaphors
9: Examples of Conversations
10. The Intake
11. The Future of ACT
In Conclusion: An Optimistic View of Our Humanity
Frequently Asked Questions
Bibliography
Index