Advances in Relational Frame Theory
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As acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) increases in popularity among clinicians, it becomes more and more vital to understand its theoretical basis, relational frame theory (RFT). RFT is a psychological theory of human language and cognition, developed by Steven C. Hayes. It focuses on how humans learn language and how language connects them to their environment. In essence, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are dependent on our experiences and the context that these experiences provide.
Edited by leading relational frame theory (RFT) scholars, Simon Dymond, PhD, and Bryan Roche, PhD, Advances in Relational Frame Theory presents advances in all aspects of RFT research over the last decade, and provides a greater understanding of the core principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The book also contains chapters written by Steven C. Hayes and Kelly Wilson, both research-active experts from the RFT community around the world.
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- Intro
- List of Contributors
- Foreword
- Jan De Houwer
- 10 July 2012
- Introduction
- Simon Dymond and Bryan Roche
- July 2012
- Part I
- Philosophical Foundations of Relational Frame Theory & Contextual Behavioral Science
- Contextual Behavioral Science, Evolution, and Scientific Epistemology
- Steven C. Hayes
- Douglas M. Long
- University of Nevada, Reno
- The Pragmatic Truth Criterion and Values in Contextual Behavioral Science
- Kelly G. Wilson
- Kerry Whiteman
- Michael Bordieri
- University of Mississippi
- Part II
- Advances in Basic Research on Relational Frame Theory
- Relational Frame Theory: An Overview
- Ian Stewart
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- Bryan Roche
- National University of Ireland, Maynooth
- Reframing Relational Frame Theory Research: Gaining a New Perspective through the Application of Novel Behavioral and Neurophysiological Methods
- Robert Whelan
- University of Vermont
- Michael W. Schlund
- Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, & University of North Texas
- A Functional Approach to the Study of Implicit Cognition: The Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure (IRAP) and the Relational Elaboration and Coherence (REC) Model
- Sean Hughes
- Dermot Barnes-Holmes
- National University of Ireland Maynooth
- Advances in Research on Deictic Relations and Perspective-Taking
- Yvonne Barnes-Holmes
- Mairéad Foody
- Dermot Barnes-Holmes
- National University of Ireland, Maynooth,
- Louise McHugh
- University College Dublin
- Part III
- Applications of Relational Frame Theory
- Advances in Language Interventions based on Relational Frame Theory for Individuals with Developmental Disorders
- Clarissa S. Barnes
- Ruth Anne Rehfeldt
- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
- Education, Intellectual Development, and Relational Frame Theory
- Ian Stewart, Ph.D.
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- Jonathan Tarbox, PhD.
- Center for Autism and Related Disorders
- Bryan Roche, Ph.D.
- National University of Ireland, Maynooth
- Denis O'Hora, Ph.D.
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- Relational Frame Theory and Experimental Psychopathology
- Simon Dymond
- Swansea University
- Bryan Roche
- National University of Ireland, Maynooth
- Marc Bennett
- University of Leuven
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Empirical and Theoretical Considerations
- John T. Blackledge
- Morehead State University
- Chad E. Drake
- Putting Relational Frame Theory (RFT) to Work: Current and Future RFT Research in Organizational Behavior Management
- Denis O'Hora
- National University of Ireland Galway
- Kristen Maglieri
- Trinity College Dublin
- Triona Tammemagi
- National University of Ireland Galway
- Index
