The very foundations in contextual behavioral sciences (like action and commitment therapy) is based in relational frame theory (RFT) which was created by Steven Hayes (now associated with University of Neveda – Reno) and Dermot Barnes-Holmes (associated with National University of Ireland – Maynooth). This link:
http://ironshrink.com/2007/12/what-is-relational-frame-theory-part-one/
Is a nice little explanation of how RFT works. This link:
http://contextualscience.org/what_is_rft
Is from the ACBS website itself. As future professionals and researchers in contextual behavior sciences, we must truly understand its very underpinnings.
So, to kind of get the creative juices flowing and open up a dialogue, can anyone give me an example of how ACT can help someone with an eating disorder? Be sure to also explain how this relates to RFT (this will be especially important when talking about changing the context or function of the behavior related to the eating disorder).
Other books to read on RFT, ACT, and Derived Relational Responding:
Learning RFT: An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory and Its Clinical Application
Relational Frame Theory: A Post-Skinnerian Account of Human Language and Cognition
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
acbsstudent December 20, 2014