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

Jansen, Gijs

Softcover

ISBN 10: 146255900X ISBN 13: 9781462559008

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2026

Synopsis

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.

See also Jansen's accessible self-help resource, The ACT Guide to Living Fully No Matter What Life Throws at You, an ideal client recommendation.

About this title

About the Author

Gijs Jansen, PsyD, is a psychologist, author, and internationally recognized trainer in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Dr. Jansen has trained thousands of mental health professionals and worked with clients from all walks of life. A former faculty member at Radboud University Nijmegen, he has contributed extensively to the development of ACT in the Netherlands.

Edition details

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 146255900X
• ISBN 13: 9781462559008
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 245