Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change - Softcover

Hayes, Steven C.; Strosahl, Kirk D.; Wilson, Kelly G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1572309555 ISBN 13: 9781572309555

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2004

Synopsis

The prevailing view among both therapists and clients is that a more vital life can be attained by overcoming negative thoughts and feelings. Then why do so many people continue to suffer with behavior disorders, adjustment difficulties, and low life satisfaction? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique psychotherapeutic approach that addresses this question by altering the very ground on which rational change strategies rest. Providing in one volume a scientifically sound theory of psychopathology and a practical treatment model, the book features detailed clinical guidelines as well as numerous case examples demonstrating the approach in action.

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Review:

'The pragmatic and reasonable approach described in this book will be of great interest to therapists from any disciplinary background. It will also serve as an excellent text in graduate-level counseling and psychotherapy courses.' -Arthur Freeman, EdD, ABPP

Synopsis:

Most therapists and clients believe that a more vital life can be attained by overcoming negative thoughts and feelings. Yet despite efforts to achieve this goal, many individuals continue to suffer with behavior disorders, adjustment difficulties, and low life satisfaction. This volume presents a unique psychotherapeutic approach that addresses the problem of psychological suffering by altering the very ground on which rational change strategies rest. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses in particular on the ways clients understand and perpetuate their difficulties through language. Providing a comprehensive overview of the approach and detailed guidelines for practice, this book shows how interventions based on metaphor, paradox, and experiential exercises can enable clients to break free of language traps, overcome common behavioral problems, and enhance general life satisfaction.

About this edition

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1572309555
• ISBN 13: 9781572309555
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304