Since the original publication of this seminal work acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced approach to helping people change. This book provides the definitive statement of ACT--from conceptual and empirical foundations to clinical techniques--written by its originators. ACT is based on the idea that psychological rigidity is a root cause of a wide range of clinical problems. The authors describe effective innovative ways to cultivate psychological flexibility by detecting and targeting six key processes: defusion acceptance attention to the present moment self-awareness values and committed action. Sample therapeutic exercises and patient-therapist dialogues are integrated throughout. New to This Edition *Reflects tremendous advances in ACT clinical applications theory building and research. *Psychological flexibility is now the central organizing focus. *Expanded coverage of mindfulness the therapeutic relationship relational learning and case formulation. *Restructured to be more clinician friendly and accessible; focuses on the moment-by-moment process of therapy. See also Experiencing ACT from the Inside Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists by Dennis Tirch Laura R. Silberstein-Tirch R. Trent Codd III Martin J. Brock and M. Joann Wright. . Language: English