Learning ACT for Group Treatment
Description
For many clients, group therapy is a more practical treatment option than one-on-one therapy sessions. The financial cost of group therapy is substantially less than individual therapy, and research shows it can be just as effective. However, group therapy also presents unique challenges, and is often more difficult to administer. That's why professionals need a solid plan of action when using group therapy to treat clients.
In recent years, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has gained immense popularity. Based in values, mindfulness, and committed action, this therapeutic model has proven successful in treating a number of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship problems. However, despite the popularity of this modality, there are very limited resources available when it comes to applying ACT in a group setting.
Learning ACT for Group Treatment is a comprehensive, powerful manual for...
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M. Joann Wright, PhD, is currently director of clinical training and anxiety services at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. She is also executive director of the Psychological Solutions Institute in Lisle, IL. Prior to moving to the Chicago, IL, area, she was a faculty member at Hofstra University's psychology department. Wright is dedicated to teaching and delivering contextual behaviorally based, empirically-supported treatment strategies, protocols, and models in order to help people reduce the suffering in their lives. Wright has presented scholarly papers, workshops, and presentations at national and international psychological conferences.
Content
- Intro
- Introduction
- Part 1
- 1. An Introduction to ACT
- 2. The Power of ACT in Groups
- 3. Using ACT to Turn Challenges into Opportunity
- Part 2: Applying ACT in a Group Setting
- 4. Applying ACT in a Group Setting
- 5. Developing Willingness
- 6. Building Defusion
- 7. Contacting the Present
- 8. Developing Self-as-Context
- 9. Working With Values
- 10. Creating Committed Action
- 11. Conducting ACT in Different Types of Groups
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
