The Oxford Handbook of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Michael Twohig is a professor in the Combined Clinical/Counseling PhD specialization in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. The focus of his research is to develop effective treatments for problems of social importance.

Michael Levin is a Professor in the Clinical/Counseling Psychology PhD specialization at Utah State University. His research primarily focuses on taking a theory-driven approach to developing web/mobile-based interventions to help address a range of psychological/behavioral problems.

Julie Petersen is a doctoral student in the Combined Clinical/Counseling PhD specialization. She currently works in Dr. Michael Twohig's lab, focusing her research on the treatment of obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders, particularly for kids and teens.

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Twohig, Michael P., Michael E. Levin, and Julie M. Petersen (eds), The Oxford Handbook of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( 2023; online edn, Oxford Academic , 10 Nov. 2021 ), https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197550076.001.0001, accessed 21 Sept. 2024.

Abstract

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapy and a growing research area. This handbook begins with the theoretical and conceptual work that informs ACT, including theory and basic science. Several articles then cover the main treatment components and process of change for ACT, including psychological flexibility and the six ACT processes of change. Other, multiple articles cover the use of ACT with major disorders, problem areas, unique settings, and populations. Lastly, future directions for ACT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and contextual behavioral science (CBS) are presented. The overall aim of this book is to provide an updated comprehensive overview of ACT and its CBS foundations.

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