RFT for clinical use: The example of metaphor
The current article argues that the conceptual analysis of metaphor as offered by relational frame theory (RFT) illustrates one way in which the theory may be integrated with, and have a constructive influence on, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The article walks though a basic account of metaphor as the relating of relations and summarises the empirical evidence in support of this conceptualization.
RFT for clinical use: The example of metaphor
Author(s):
Mairead Foody, Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, Dermot Barnes-Holmes, Niklas Torneke, Carmen Luciano, Ian Stewart, Ciara McEnteggart
About RFT
This is where you can read about the basic principles in Relational Frame Theory and learn about its advantages over other theories of language and cognition.
What is RFT?
Advantages of RFT
For suggestions on further reading, please visit Resources for Learning RFT. To learn more about RFT research and application, please visit the RFT Research section.
Suggested Readings & Helpful Presentations
There are numerous resources for further reading. These are simply a few suggestions and you may find many others helpful. We highly recommend using this list as a starting point from which to begin your journey.
Suggested Readings & Helpful Presentations
There are numerous resources for further reading. These are simply a few suggestions and you may find many others helpful. We highly recommend using this list as a starting point from which to begin your journey.
RFT/Behavior Analysis Books
- Dixon, M.R., Hayes, S.C., & Belisle, J. (2023). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Behavior Analysts. New York: Routledge.
- Ming, S., Gould, E., & Fiebig, J. (2023). Understanding and Applying Relational Frame Theory: Mastering the Foundations of Complex Language in Our Work and Lives as Behavior Analysts. Context Press.
- Fryling, M., Rehfeldt, R. A., Tarbox, J., & Hayes, L. J. (Eds.). (2020).
Research: Basic & Applied
The core of the contextual behavioral science (CBS) model of science is work that is inherently translational in nature; basic research informing interventions and vice versa.
Therefore RFT researchers are comprised of basic scientists who possess an interest in RFT’s application to human behavior, or are also clinicians or applied behavior analysts who are interested in understanding clinically-relevant phenomena. As such, RFT principles and processes have been useful for influencing and optimizing performance and functioning across a broad range of human phenomena.
RFT Tutorial
An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory is a fully online, self-paced, interactive, multimedia tutorial designed to introduce the basic concepts and approach of Relational Frame Theory (RFT). It was developed by Dr. Eric J.
RFT Tutorial
An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory is a fully online, self-paced, interactive, multimedia tutorial designed to introduce the basic concepts and approach of Relational Frame Theory (RFT). It was developed by Dr. Eric J.
How is RFT Relevant to Clinical Psychology? (Blackledge)
This is the audio from J.T. Blackledge's teleconference: How is RFT Relevant to Clinical Psychology? Thursday March 26, 2009