ACT Verbatim for Depression and Anxiety: Annotated Transcripts for Learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

by Michael P. Twohig, Steven C. Hayes

This collection of transcripts, organized and annotated by Michael P. Twohig and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) founder Steven C. Hayes, guides you through ACT-based therapy processes session-by-session. The transcripts featured in ACT Verbatim present common situations that arise in clinical practice, while the commentary explains how to identify the six target ACT processes and help clients work through them to achieve psychological flexibility.

For the most detailed view of ACT therapy, the clinical transcripts included here follow the development of one client struggling with anger, anxiety, and depression. Since ACT is process- rather than technique-oriented, this kind of in the moment analysis is a singularly effective way to learn to apply this therapeutic model.

These transcripts will help you: Identify client indicators that suggest you should target a specific process in therapy Create useful exercises to foster client development in the core processes of ACT Evaluate client advancement and structure sessions for maximum progress Learn the different styles other therapists use to implement ACT in their own ways

Genres: Psychology

248 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2008

Reviews

[Mavy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Es un buen acercamiento a la ACT, integra lo teórico con ejemplos prácticos. Aunque debo admitir que algunas metáforas que el terapeuta usaba eran algo complicadas jaja.

[Prisa Hdez Rdez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesante acercamiento sesión a sesión de la ACT, es en realidad un complemento informativo que requiere un extenso estudio previo de la ACT

[Erika Maas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Estoy iniciando en el mundo de la terapia de ACT, este libro no sé si por la traducción pero me pareció que había partes en que no podía hilar o entender, sin embargo continúe y me parece extraordinario el manejo del terapeuta en cada sesión me hizo visualizar el proceso del hexaflex y ver cómo se lleva a través del lenguaje, ejercicios y sesiones.