ACTing with Technology SIG
ACTing with Technology SIGACTing with Technology Special Interest Group
Affiliated 2014
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2025-2026 SIG Leaders
Kory Klimczak & Maddie Adair
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General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed by the SIG
Technology that has an ACT component as part of improving health/wellbeing. This includes, but is not limited to internet-based interventions, mobile technology (phone, tablet and apps) and dedicated devices.
Mission/Objectives
1. Promote collaboration, discussion and sharing of ideas between researchers and practitioners with an interest in applying technological solutions in the field of contextual behavioral science (ACT, FAP, CFT).
2. Informing the ACBS community of existing technology (e.g., Internet interventions, mhealth, apps, devices), and clarifying which of those are currently supported by research.
3. Promote the use of evidence-based technology, and inspire researchers and practitioners to reach larger groups of people with ACT.
Meetings Cadence
Meetings are currently held on a variable schedule. We strive to have quarterly meetings and encourage our membership guide topics and event types. See our website to access the meeting schedule and Zoom link!
SIG Activities
- Annual meeting at the ACBS world conference.
- Email listserv
- ACTing with Technology SIG website
Description of Membership
Membership is available to all ACBS-members, and is particularly relevant to:
- professionals who would like to use technological tools within their existing ACT-informed practice.
- researchers developing technology for treatment.
- students developing/testing technology.
ACTing With Technology SIG Resources
ACTing With Technology SIG ResourcesJCBS Articles
JCBS ArticlesJournal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)
- Preliminary findings on processes of change and moderators for cognitive defusion and restructuring delivered through mobile app (Volume 20)
- Implementing a Web-Based Cognitive Defusion Program to Target Negative Self-Referential Thoughts in College Students: A Pilot Study (Volume 16)
- Psychedelics and psychological flexibility – Results of a prospective web-survey using the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire II (Volume 16)
- Theoretical grounds of Pain Tracker Self Manager: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy digital intervention for patients with chronic pain (Volume 15)
- Effectiveness of a web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for wellbeing of parents whose children have chronic conditions: A randomized controlled trial (Volume 13)
- A Service Member's experience of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Moral Injury (ACT-MI) via telehealth: “Learning to accept my pain and injury by reconnecting with my values and starting to live a meaningful life” (Volume 13)
- A web-based self-guided program to promote valued-living in college students: A pilot study (Volume 12)
- A pilot of acceptance and commitment therapy for public speaking anxiety delivered with group videoconferencing and virtual reality exposure (Volume 12)
- Scaling-up assessment from a contextual behavioral science perspective: Potential uses of technology for analysis of unstructured text data (Volume 12)
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ACT for sleep - Internet-delivered self-help ACT for sub-clinical and clinical insomnia: A randomized controlled trial (Volume 12)
Research and Clinical Trials on ACT Technologies
Research and Clinical Trials on ACT TechnologiesMeta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews
Trindade, I. A., Guiomar, R., Carvalho, S. A., Duarte, J., Lapa, T., Menezes, P., Nogueira, M. R., Patrão, B., Pinto-Gouveia, J., & Castilho, P. (2021). Efficacy of Online-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Pain. doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2021.04.003
Thompson, E. M., Destree, L., Albertella, L., & Fontenelle, L. F. (2021). Internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy: A transdiagnostic systematic review and meta-analysis for mental health outcomes. Behavior Therapy, 52(2), 492-507. DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2019.10.002
Linardon, J. (2020). Can acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion be learnt by smartphone apps? A systematic and meta-analytic review of randomized controlled trials. Behavior Therapy, 51, 646-658. DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2019.10.002
Nagaraj, M.K., Prabhu, P. (2020). Internet/smartphone-based applications for the treatment of tinnitus: a systematic review. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 277, 649–657. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05743-8
Kelson, J, Rollin, A, Ridout, B, & Campbell, A. (2019). Internet-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety treatment: Systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21(1):e12530. DOI: 10.2196/jmir.12530
Wei S., Ni S., Xiao M., Gao Y., Luo Q. (2018). Effectiveness of internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy for improving mental health: A meta-analysis. Journal of Third Military Medical University, 40(14), 1332-1342. Full Text: Available on CAOD
Sierra, M. A., Ruiz, F. J., & Flórez, C. L. (2018). A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Third-Wave Online Interventions for Depression. Revista Latinoamericana de Psicología, 50(2), 126-135. DOI:10.14349/rlp.2018.v50.n2.6
Brown, M., Glendenning, A., Hoon, A. E. & John, A. (2016). Effectiveness of web-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy in relation to mental health and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18(8), e221. DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6200
Clinical Trials, Self Help Studies, and Other Related Research
This page includes a running list of relevant clinical trials, self help studies, and other related research testing ACT technologies. If there is a study you would like added to the list, please contact [email protected] who can add it to this page.
Levin, M. E., Krafft, J., Seifert, S. & Lillis, J. (in press). Tracking valued and avoidant functions with health behaviors: A randomized controlled trial of the acceptance and commitment therapy matrix mobile app. Behavior Modification. DOI: 10.1177/0145445520913987
Petersen, J. M., Krafft, J., Twohig, M. P., & Levin, M. E. (in press). Evaluating the open and engaged components of acceptance and commitment therapy in an online self-guided website: Results from a pilot trial. Behavior Modification. DOI: 10.1177/0145445519878668
Hoffmann, D., Rask, C. U., Hedman-Lagerlöf, E., Jensen, J. S., & Frostholm, L. (in press). Efficacy of internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy for severe health anxiety: Results from a randomized, controlled trial. Psychological Medicine. DOI: 10.1017/S0033291720001312
Al Alawi M, McCall RK, Sultan A, et al. (in press). Efficacy of a Six-Week Therapist-Guided Online Therapy Versus Self-Help Internet-Based Therapy on COVID-19 Invoked Anxiety and Depression Among Individuals in Oman: An Open-Label, Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mental Health. DOI: 10.2196/26683.
Karekla, M., Nikolaou, P., & Merwin, R. M. (2022). Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating AcceptME-A Digital Gamified Acceptance and Commitment Early Intervention Program for Individuals at High Risk for Eating Disorders. Journal of clinical medicine, 11(7), DOI: 10.3390/jcm11071775
Rickardsson, J., Gentili, C., Holmström, L., Zetterqvist, V., Andersson, E., Persson, J., Lekander, M., Ljótsson, B., & Wicksell, R. K. (in press; 2021). Internet‐delivered acceptance and commitment therapy as microlearning for chronic pain: A randomized controlled trial with 1‐year follow‐up. European Journal of Pain. DOI:10.1002/ejp.1723
Levin, M.E., Krafft, J., An, W., Ong, C.W., Twohig, M.P. (2021) Preliminary findings on processes of change and moderators for cognitive defusion and restructuring delivered through mobile apps. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 20, 13-19. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.02.002
Lappalainen, P., Pakkala, I., Strömmer, J., Sairanen, E., Kaipainen, K., & Lappalainen, R. (2021). Supporting parents of children with chronic conditions: A randomized controlled trial of web-based and self-help ACT interventions. Internet Interventions, 24, 100382. DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2021.100382
Lappalainen, P., Pakkala, I., Lappalainen, R. & Nikander, R. (2021). Supported Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Older Family Caregivers (CareACT) Compared to Usual Care. Clinical Gerontologist. DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2021.1912239
Bricker, J. B., Watson, N. L., Mull, K. E., Sullivan, B. M., & Heffner, J. L. (2020). Efficacy of smartphone applications for smoking cessation: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine, 180, 1472-1480. DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.4055
Karekla, M., Savvides, S. N., & Gloster, A. (2020). An avatar-led intervention promotes smoking cessation in young adults: A pilot randomized clinical trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 54(10), 747-760. DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaaa013
Levin M.E., Krafft J, Seifert S, Lillis J. (2020) Tracking Valued and Avoidant Functions with Health Behaviors: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Matrix Mobile App. Behavior Modification. DOI: 10.1177/0145445520913987
Levin, M. E., Petersen, J. M, Durward, C., Bingeman, B., Davis, E., Nelson, C., & Cromwell, S. (2020). A randomized controlled trial of online acceptance and commitment therapy to improve diet and physical activity among adults who are overweight/obese. Translational Behavioral Medicine, Article ibaa123. DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibaa123
Heffner, J. L., Kelly, M. M., Waxmonsky, J., Mattocks, K., Serfozo, E., Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., Watson, N. L., & Ostacher, M. (2020). Pilot randomized controlled trial of web-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy versus Smokefree.gov for smokers with bipolar disorder. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 22(9), 1543-1552. DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz242
O'Connor, M., Whelan, R., Bricker, J., & McHugh, L. (2020). Randomized controlled trial of a smartphone application as an adjunct to acceptance and commitment therapy for smoking cessation. Behavior Therapy, 51(1), 162-177. DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2019.06.003
Muscara, F., McCarthy, M. C., Rayner, M., Nicholson, J. M., Dimovski, A., McMillan, L., Hearps, S. J. C., Yamada, J., Burke, K., Walser, R., & Anderson, V. A. (2020). Effect of a videoconference-based online group intervention for traumatic stress in parents of children with life-threatening illness: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open, 3(7), e208507. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.8507
Anthony, C. A., Rojas, E. O., Keffala, V., Glass, N. A., Shah, A. S., Miller, B. J., Hogue, M., Willey, M. C., Karam, M., & Marsh, J. L. (2020). Acceptance and commitment therapy delivered via a mobile phone messaging robot to decrease postoperative opioid use in patients with orthopedic trauma: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(7), e17750. DOI: 10.2196/17750
Viskovich, S, & Pakenham, K. I. (2020). Randomized controlled trial of a web‐based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program to promote mental health in university students. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76(6), 929-951. DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22848
Puolakanaho, A., Tolvanen, A., Kinnunen, S., Lappalainen, R (2020). A psychological flexibility -based intervention for Burnout: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 52-67. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.11.007
Järvelä-Reijonen, E., Puttonen, S., Karhunen, L., Sairanen, E., Laitinen, J., Kolehmainen, M., Pihlajamäki, J., Kujala, U. M., Korpela, R., Ermes, M., Lappalainen, R., & Kolehmainen, M. (2020). The effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention on inflammation and stress biomarkers: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 27, 539-555. DOI: 10.1007/s12529-020-09891-8
Viskovich, S, & Pakenham, K. I. (2020). Randomized controlled trial of a web‐based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program to promote mental health in university students. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76(6), 929-951. DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22848
Paganini S, Lin J, Kählke F, et al. (2019) A guided and unguided internet- and mobile-based intervention for chronic pain: health economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2019;9:e023390. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-02339
Firestone, J.,Cardaciotto, L., Levin, M. E., Goldbacher, E., Vernig, P., & Eubanks Gambreld, L. (2019) A web-based self-guided program to promote valued-living in college students: A pilot study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 29-38.
Lappalainen, P., Langrial, S., Oinas-Kukkonen, H., Muotka, J., & Lappalainen, R. (2019) ACT for sleep - Internet-delivered self-help ACT for sub-clinical and clinical insomnia: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 119-127. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.04.001
Sairanen, E., Lappalainen, E., Lappalainen, P., Kaipainen, K., Carlstedt, F., Anclair, M., & Hiltunen, A. (2019). Effectiveness of a web-based acceptance and commitment therapy intervention for wellbeing of parents whose children have chronic conditions: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 94-102. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.07.004
Krafft, J., Potts, S., Schoendorff, B., & Levin, M.E. (2019). A randomized controlled trial of multiple versions of an acceptance and commitment therapy matrix app for well-being. Behavior Modification, 43, 246-272. DOI: 10.1177/0145445517748561
Levin, M. E., Haeger, J., & Cruz, R. A. (2019). Tailoring acceptance and commitment therapy skill coaching in the moment through smartphones: Results from a randomized controlled trial. Mindfulness, 10, 689-699. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-018-1004-2
Eustis, E. H., Hayes-Skelton, S. A., Orsillo, S. M., & Roemer, L. (2018). Surviving and thriving during stress: A randomized clinical trial comparing a brief web-based therapist assisted acceptance-based behavioral intervention versus waitlist control for college students. Behavior Therapy, 49, 889-903. DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2018.05.009
Hofer, P. D., Waadt, M., Aschwanden, R., Milidou, M., Acker, J., Meyer, A. H., Lieb R., & Gloster, A. T. (2018). Self-help for stress and burnout without therapist contact: An online randomised controlled trial. Work & Stress, 32, 189-208. DOI: 10.1080/02678373.2017.1402389
Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., McClure, J. B., Watson, N. L., & Heffner, J. L. (2018). Improving quit rates of web-delivered interventions for smoking cessation: Full scale randomized trial of WebQuit.org versus Smokefree.gov. Addiction, 113, 914-923. DOI: 10.1111/add.14127
Proctor, B. J., Moghaddam, N. G., Evangelou, N. & das Nair, R. (2018). Telephone-supported acceptance and commitment bibliotherapy for people with multiple sclerosis and psychological distress: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 9, 103-109. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.07.006
Järvelä-Reijonen, E., Karhunen, L., Sairanen, E., Muotka, J., Lindroos, S., Laitinen, J., Puttoen, S., Peuhkuri, K., Hallikainen, M., Pihlajamäki, J., Korpela, R., Ermes, M., Lappalainen, R., & Kolehmainen, M. (2018). The effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on eating behavior and diet delivered through face-to-face contact and a mobile app: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 15:22. DOI: 10.1186/s12966-018-0654-8
Levin, M. E., Haeger, J., Pierce, B. G. & Twohig, M. P. (2017). Web-based acceptance and commitment therapy for mental health problems in college students: A randomized controlled trial. Behavior Modification, 41, 141-162. DOI: 10.1177/0145445516659645
Levin, M.E., Pierce, B. & Schoendorff, B. (2017). The acceptance and commitment therapy matrix mobile app: A pilot randomized trial on health behaviors. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6, 268-275. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.05.003
Krafft, J., Potts, S., Schoendorff, B., & Levin, M. E. (2017). A randomized controlled trial of multiple versions of an acceptance and commitment therapy matrix app for well-being. Behavior Modification, 43, 246–272. DOI: 10.1177/0145445517748561
Tighe, J., Shand, F., Ridani, R., et al (2017) Ibobbly mobile health intervention for suicide prevention in Australian Indigenous youth: a pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 7:e013518. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013518
Ivanova, E., Lindner, P., Ly, K. H., Dahlin, M., Vernmark, K., Andersson, G., & Carlbring, P. (2016). Guided and unguided acceptance and commitment therapy for social anxiety disorder and/or panic disorder provided via the Internet and a smartphone application: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 44, 27-35. DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2016.09.012
Boucher S, Edwards O, Gray A, Nada-Raja S, Lillis J, Tylka TL, Horwath CC. (2016) Teaching intuitive eating and acceptance and commitment therapy skills via a web-based intervention: a pilot single-arm intervention study. JMIR research protocols. 2016;5(4):e180.
Pierce, B., Twohig, M.P., Levin, M.E., (2016) Perspectives on the use of acceptance and commitment therapy related mobile apps: Results from a survey of students and professionals. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5(4), 215-224.
Levin, M. E., Hayes, S. C., Pistorello, J., & Seeley, J. R. (2016). Web-based self-help for preventing mental health problems in universities: Comparing acceptance and commitment training to mental health education. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 72, 207-225. DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22254
Barker, E. (2016) The Utility of ACT Based Apps in Healthcare. Dissertation, The University of Edinburgh
Pots, W.T.M. , Fledderus, M., Meulenbeek, P.A.M., ten Klooster, P.M. , Schreurs, K.M.G. & Bohlmeijer, E.T. (2016). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a web-based intervention for depressive symptomatology: A randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Psychiatry, 208(1), 69-77. DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.114.146068
Heffner, J.L., Vilardaga, R., Mercer, L.D., Kientz, J.A. & Bricker, J.B. (2015). Feature-level analysis of a novel smartphone application for smoking cessation. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 41, 68-73.
Jones, H.A., Heffner, J.L., Mercer, L., Wyszynski, C.M., Vilardaga, R. & Bricker, J.B. (2015). Web-based acceptance and commitment therapy smoking cessation treatment for smokers with depressive symptoms. Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 11, 56-62. DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2014.992588
Glick, D.M. & Orsillo, S.M. (2015). An investigation of the efficacy of acceptance-based behavioral therapy for academic procrastination. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 144, 400–409.
Levin, M.E., Pistorello, J., Hayes, S.C., Seeley, J.R. & Levin, C. (2015). Feasibility of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy adjunctive web-based program for counseling centers. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 62, 529-536.
Moffitt, R. & Mohr, P. (2015). The efficacy of a self-managed acceptance and commitment therapy intervention DVD for physical activity initiation. British Journal of Health Psychology, 20, 115-129. DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12098
Trompetter, H. R., Bohlmeijer, E. T., Veehof, M. M., & Schreurs, K. M. G. (2015). Internet-based guided self-help intervention for chronic pain based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 38, 66-80. DOI: 10.1007/s10865-014-9579-0
Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., Kientz, J. A., Vilardaga, R. Mercer, L. D., Akiokaa, K. J., & Heffner, J. L. (2014). Randomized, controlled pilot trial of a smartphone app for smoking cessation using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 143, 87-94. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.07.006
Bricker, J. B., Bush, T., Zbikowski, S. M., Mercer, L. D., & Heffner, J. L. (2014). Randomized trial of telephone-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy versus cognitive behavioral therapy for smoking cessation: A pilot study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 16, 1446-1454. DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntu102
Lappalainen, P., Granlund, A., Siltanen, S., Ahonen, S., Vitikainen, M., Tolvanen, A., & Lappalainen, R. (2014). ACT Internet-based vs face-to-face? A randomized controlled trial of two ways to deliver Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for depressive symptoms: An 18-month follow-up. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 61, 43-54. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.07.006
Levin, M.E., Pistorello, J., Hayes, S.C. & Seeley, J. (2014). Feasibility of a prototype web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy prevention program for college students. Journal of American College Health, 62, 20-30. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2013.843533
Ljótsson, B., Atterlöf, E., Lagerlöf, M., Andersson, E., Jernelöv, S., Hedman, E., Kemani, M. & Wicksell, R.K. (2014). Internet-delivered acceptance and values-based exposure treatment for fibromyalgia: A pilot study. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Cognitive Behavior Therapy, 43, 93-104.
Ly, K.H., Asplund, K. & Andersson, G. (2014). Stress management for middle managers via an acceptance and commitment-based smartphone application: A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions, 1, 95-101. DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2014.06.003
Ly, K.H., Trüschel, A., Jarl, L., Magnusson, S., Windahl, T., Johansson, R., Carlbring, P., & Andersson, G. (2014). Behavioural activation versus mindfulness-based guided selfhelp treatment administered through a smartphone application: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 4, e003440.
Van Gemert-Pijnen, J.E.W.C., Kelders, S.M. & Bohlmeijer, E.T. (2014). Understanding the usage of content in a mental health intervention for depression: An analysis of log data. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 16, e27.
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Bricker, J., Wyszynski, C., Comstock, B., & Heffner, J. L. (2013). Pilot randomized controlled trial of web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for smoking cessation. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 15, 1756-1764. DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntt056
Buhrman, M., Skoglund, A., Husell, J., Bergström, K., Gordh, T., Hursti, T., Bendelin, N., Furmark, T. & Andersson, G. (2013). Guided internet-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic pain patients: A randomized controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 51, 307–315. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2013.02.010
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Fledderus, M., Bohlmeijer, E. T., Fox, J. P., Schreurs, K. M. G., & Spinhoven, P. (2013). The role of psychological flexibility in a self-help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for psychological distress in a randomized controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 51, 142-151. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2012.11.007
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SweetSpot: An ACT based App for Young People with Type 1 Diabetes
SweetSpot: An ACT based App for Young People with Type 1 DiabetesLay Summary
Background: There are significant psychological challenges faced by people throughout their lives and many of these challenges can be readily understood from a contextual behavioural science perspective, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows promise as a theoretically and practically relevant intervention. Some problems faced in delivering such an intervention are volume and access to healthcare. A potential solution to this is to design theoretically driven interventions which can be delivered through technology. These need to be interactive, individually shaped and will combine mindfulness, acceptance and values. Such interventions need to be evaluated scientifically according to acceptability, quality, safety and effectiveness.
Aims: This thesis has two sections. Firstly, a systematic review aiming to assess the acceptability and effectiveness of using technology to deliver ACT. Secondly, an empirical research study aiming to analyse the experiences of using an ACT based app foryoung people with type 1 diabetes (TD1).
Methods: The review searched 11 databases, and a related website. Included studies were required to use a form of technology to deliver ACT, with no real-time therapist. Two independent researchers determined inclusion of articles into the review and rated the studies according to the quality criteria. Where there was uncertainty a third reviewer was used. For the empirical study, individual interviews of 9 young people aged 13-22 years with TD1 were asked about their experiences of using the ACT based app. Framework analysis was used to determine themes.
Results: The review search yielded 18 studies which met inclusion criteria. Findings highlighted that generally these interventions were seen as acceptable and satisfactory. All of these interventions were conducted in an adult population, and qualitative data was not robustly accounted for. The empiricalresearch found twomain themes: ‘Desire for apps to represent my needs’and ‘How diabetes impacts me and how this could potentially be addressed in an app’.
Discussion: Both the review and empirical study found that participants were positive about the use of technology to deliver ACT. Developmental progress needs to be made in the app to truly represent the needs of young people with TD1. These interventions could enhance the availability of psychological therapies. This has been highlighted as a government objective in several countries. Methodological weaknesses limit conclusions, such as underpowered studies. As this is a fast growing body of research it is hoped that future studies could be more similar methodologically. It would still be interestingto determine whether asynchronous contact enhances the cost-effectiveness of this form treatment.
Miscellaneous Resources
Miscellaneous ResourcesVideos
- Digitalization of CBS based on Task Force research recommendations - Superlab presentation (2021)
- Creating Opportunities for Long-Distance ACT Peer-To Peer Consultation with Video Teleconferencing (2020)
- Thinking Big (Data) For Contextual Behavioral Science - Robert Whelan at the ACBS World Conference 16 (2018)
Podcasts
Programs in Development
Programs in DevelopmentThis page can be used by SIG members to list programs that they are currently working on developing. We hope this will be helpful in supporting collaborations and communication regarding various projects being undertaken in the ACBS community.
You can add your own project to this page by adding a "child page" using the option at the bottom (it will add a link on this page to go to another page you create).
Internet-delivered ACT for Health Anxiety / hypochondriasis
Internet-delivered ACT for Health Anxiety / hypochondriasisAdded by Ditte Hoffman on August 20, 2014:
I'm currently developing a treatment program for patients with health anxiety in a hospital unit in Denmark.The program content is developed on a former group-based ACT manual, that has been tested in a larger RCT.
At the moment we hope to pilot test the program in the fall 2014, and run a larger trial in 2015-2016.
I'm very interrested in sharing ideas and knowledge in the field of developing self-help material, and also if anybody has experiences with ACT and patients with health anxiety.
Ditte Hoffmann, Psychologist
Aarhus University Hospital
Denmark
Projects/Programs at USU CBS Lab - Mike Levin
Projects/Programs at USU CBS Lab - Mike LevinOur research lab at Utah State University focuses on using technology as a medium for conducting CBS research and for scaling ACT interventions through web/mobile platforms. We have a number of ongoing projects developing and testing ACT-related technologies. I'm always glad to discuss web and mobile technologies and feel free to contact me at [email protected].
This list was last updated in July 2015.
Transdiagnostic Web-Based Self-Help for College Students: We have been developing a prototype web-based self-help program designed to target the range of psychological problems college students might struggle with. We used a simple prototyping approach with Qualtrics. Initial research suggests this prototype is acceptable to students and that it improves psychological flexibility and a range of outcomes (see attached talk from World Con 2015). We are planning to further refine the program, scale it to larger university testing, and begin to conduct component/dismantling studies to test the interaction of ACT components.
ACT Daily - An Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) App: This project is testing a prototype app designed to serve as an adjunct for clients receiving therapy. The app assesses a range of psychological flexibility processes and suggests specific ACT skills to practice based on responses. The use of random prompts is designed to further help promote generalization of ACT skills being learned in treatment. We are currently testing the app in a few small pilot trials.
ACT on College Life - An Integrated Guided Self-Help Platform for College Counseling Centers: In collaboration with Drs. Pistorello and Hayes and Crissal Levin at Contextual Change and Dr. Seeley at ORI, we are developing a commercial program for college counseling centers. The program includes a set of self-help sessions for students seeking treatment as well as a set of tools for counselors to be trained on how to use the system and to monitor and support their clients' use of the program. We are currently developing this program and will be testing it in a large randomized trial in 1-2 years. This project is funded by a SBIR grant from NCCAM.
The Matrix App: In collaboration with Benji Schoendorff, one of the main developers of the matrix, as well as a broader team of trainers, researchers and clinicians, we are developing and testing a prototype matrix app. The main approach will be to examine how prompting individuals to notice whether they are moving towards their values or away from inner experiences helps with various psychological problems and goals. We are currently conducting consultations with other therapists and trainers regarding how to setup the app and will be testing it in several pilot trials soon.
Resources to Support Technology Development
Resources to Support Technology DevelopmentLast updated: August 2014
This page lists various programs, online courses, articles and other resources for members that might be helpful in developing intervention/training technologies.
You can add resources to this page by adding a "child page" using the option at the bottom (it will add a link on this page to go to another page you create). You can also send any files you would like added to Michael Levin ([email protected]) who can upload them to this page.
Useful Tools
- Life Data https://www.lifedatacorp.com/
- App Inventor (http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/). An open source tool for creating mobile apps on Android.
- GoAnimate (http://goanimate.com/). A commercial program that can be used to make animations.
- LifeGuide (https://www.lifeguideonline.org/). An open source tool for creating websites.
- PACO (https://code.google.com/p/paco/). An open source tool for creating EMA programs.
Publications
Roth, W., Vilardaga, R., Wolfe, N., Bricker, J., & McDonell, M. (2014). Practical considerations in the development of smartphone apps for behavior change. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science.
Video Therapy Recommendations and Guidelines
Video Therapy Recommendations and GuidelinesEquipment
Use a laptop or desktop that is set up on a stable surface. If you need to use a mobile phone, turn off notifications and place mobile on a stable surface
Strong wifi connection; even better is consider plugging your computer/laptop directly into the modem. Do you have a backup option (4G for example) if your office/home internet goes down?
Software
Security issues vary between countries and regions, so please follow your local ethical guidelines
• Some free HIPAA compliant services in the US are VSee and Doxy.me
• Many electronic health records (EHR) will come with a secure video platform. For example, the one provided by Simple Practice.
• Google’s new version of Hangouts is called Meet and with a G Suite account you will receive additional security features (can be HIPAA compliant) - w/signed BAA
Setup - Creating the therapeutic space
Commit to the same place each session - gives clients consistency;
Provide a safe and private space and assure clients of continuity of confidentiality.
Limit distractions for yourself
Backdrop - Clutter-free environment behind you
Lighting - Well lit, natural light is preferred. Make sure you are not back-lit. Consider purchasing a ring light to ensure you have good lighting no matter what time of day you are working.
Facing the camera/screen front and center and maintaining eye contact possibly more than in in-person scenarios
Transferring What We Do In-Person to Online
Worksheets & Exercises - you can share your screen with a client in lieu of paperwork. Practice this ahead of time so you know how to do it when need be.
Downloads - add downloadable PDFs, audio files and videos to your website for clients to access
Consider using more relaxation, imagery exercises than usual. These transfer well to the online medium.
If you are new to video therapy, take the time to notice and unhook from what your own mind is telling you about this new medium - “it's not as effective”, “I can only do psychoeducation”, “I can't do any experiential exercises”. Still focus on doing ACT not just explaining ACT. It may take both you and the client a bit of time to adjust to the new medium, but follow your values and you`ll get there :) Instead of hugging clients, if you often do that, recommend them that they have a fluffy blanket at hand that they can hug themselves in when in need of soothing. Sounds weird, but it really works!
Marketing & Client Communications
If you`re transitioning with your clients from face to face to sessions via videoconference make sure you take the time to let them know and clarify any questions or misunderstandings that they may have prior to the first online session. It might be helpful to do this over the phone, in a short conversation.
State clearly from the beginning the online platform that you will use (Skype, Zoom, etc), and the method and time of payment.
Make it known on your website, professional social media page that you`re offering video therapy. You may even upload a short video of yourself to explain why you are choosing this method, and why it is important to you to provide your clients with continuity.
If you have an ongoing online advertising campaign, consider adapting it`s settings for the foreseeable future.
Coaching Clients New to Video Therapy
Defining a private space (possibly adding the use of headphones/earbuds to reduce noise). Make sure they do feel safe and that they can speak freely in the chosen space
Advise against - speaking from uncomfortable spaces - like the car.
• having distractions around them - pets, kids, smoking, eating during session, etc.
Advise clients to - use a laptop rather than a mobile phone or a tablet. It is very difficult to focus on a therapy session when talking on a small mobile screen. If they must use a mobile phone, ask them to turn off notifications
• make their space comfortable - cozy,, have tissues, glass of water or cup of tea.
Normalizing possible technical difficulties and coming up with back-up plans
Accepting Payments
Manual Credit Card entry via Square, Strip or Ivy Pay; Paypal, Revolut
Bill pay and ACH options through personal banks
Some platforms let the client agree to store the credit card for continued use
Further Reading & Resources:
Online tools for presenting the ACT matrix and zoom demonstration of their use, courtesy of Benjamin Schoendorff
https://youtu.be/tuLA9QsNEr8
https://contextpsy.box.com/v/onlinematrixtools
Lighting Concepts - article by Zoom
Making Eye Contact Over Video - article by Person Centered Tech
Backhaus, A., Agha., Maglione, M. L., Repp, A., Ross, B., Zuest, D., Rice-Thorpe, N. M. (2012).
Videoconferencing Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review. Psychological Services, 9 (2), 111-131. DOI: 10.1037/a0027924 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22662727
Simpson, S. G., & Reid, C. L. (2014). Therapeutic alliance in videoconferencing psychotherapy: A review. The Australasian Journal of Rural Health, 22, 280-299. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25495622
Video Therapy Recommendations and Guidelines
Video Therapy Recommendations and GuidelinesEquipment
Use a laptop or desktop that is set up on a stable surface. If you need to use a mobile phone, turn off notifications and place mobile on a stable surface
Strong wifi connection; even better is consider plugging your computer/laptop directly into the modem. Do you have a backup option (4G for example) if your office/home internet goes down?
Software
Security issues vary between countries and regions, so please follow your local ethical guidelines
• Some free HIPAA compliant services in the US are VSee and Doxy.me
• Many electronic health records (EHR) will come with a secure video platform. For example, the one provided by Simple Practice.
• Google’s new version of Hangouts is called Meet and with a G Suite account you will receive additional security features (can be HIPAA compliant) - w/signed BAA
Setup - Creating the therapeutic space
Commit to the same place each session - gives clients consistency;
Provide a safe and private space and assure clients of continuity of confidentiality.
Limit distractions for yourself
Backdrop - Clutter-free environment behind you
Lighting - Well lit, natural light is preferred. Make sure you are not back-lit. Consider purchasing a ring light to ensure you have good lighting no matter what time of day you are working.
Facing the camera/screen front and center and maintaining eye contact possibly more than in in-person scenarios
Transferring What We Do In-Person to Online
Worksheets & Exercises - you can share your screen with a client in lieu of paperwork. Practice this ahead of time so you know how to do it when need be.
Downloads - add downloadable PDFs, audio files and videos to your website for clients to access
Consider using more relaxation, imagery exercises than usual. These transfer well to the online medium.
If you are new to video therapy, take the time to notice and unhook from what your own mind is telling you about this new medium - “it's not as effective”, “I can only do psychoeducation”, “I can't do any experiential exercises”. Still focus on doing ACT not just explaining ACT. It may take both you and the client a bit of time to adjust to the new medium, but follow your values and you`ll get there :) Instead of hugging clients, if you often do that, recommend them that they have a fluffy blanket at hand that they can hug themselves in when in need of soothing. Sounds weird, but it really works!
Marketing & Client Communications
If you`re transitioning with your clients from face to face to sessions via videoconference make sure you take the time to let them know and clarify any questions or misunderstandings that they may have prior to the first online session. It might be helpful to do this over the phone, in a short conversation.
State clearly from the beginning the online platform that you will use (Skype, Zoom, etc), and the method and time of payment.
Make it known on your website, professional social media page that you`re offering video therapy. You may even upload a short video of yourself to explain why you are choosing this method, and why it is important to you to provide your clients with continuity.
If you have an ongoing online advertising campaign, consider adapting it`s settings for the foreseeable future.
Coaching Clients New to Video Therapy
Defining a private space (possibly adding the use of headphones/earbuds to reduce noise). Make sure they do feel safe and that they can speak freely in the chosen space
Advise against - speaking from uncomfortable spaces - like the car.
• having distractions around them - pets, kids, smoking, eating during session, etc.
Advise clients to - use a laptop rather than a mobile phone or a tablet. It is very difficult to focus on a therapy session when talking on a small mobile screen. If they must use a mobile phone, ask them to turn off notifications
• make their space comfortable - cozy,, have tissues, glass of water or cup of tea.
Normalizing possible technical difficulties and coming up with back-up plans
Accepting Payments
Manual Credit Card entry via Square, Strip or Ivy Pay; Paypal, Revolut
Bill pay and ACH options through personal banks
Some platforms let the client agree to store the credit card for continued use
Further Reading & Resources:
Online tools for presenting the ACT matrix and zoom demonstration of their use, courtesy of Benjamin Schoendorff
https://youtu.be/tuLA9QsNEr8
https://contextpsy.box.com/v/onlinematrixtools
Lighting Concepts - article by Zoom
Making Eye Contact Over Video - article by Person Centered Tech
Backhaus, A., Agha., Maglione, M. L., Repp, A., Ross, B., Zuest, D., Rice-Thorpe, N. M. (2012).
Videoconferencing Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review. Psychological Services, 9 (2), 111-131. DOI: 10.1037/a0027924 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22662727
Simpson, S. G., & Reid, C. L. (2014). Therapeutic alliance in videoconferencing psychotherapy: A review. The Australasian Journal of Rural Health, 22, 280-299. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25495622
Videoconferencing/ Telehealth software options for therapists
Videoconferencing/ Telehealth software options for therapistsBelow are known video/teleconferencing options that might work for you. These (as well as the comments) have been submitted by ACBS members.
If you have more suggestions, please login to your ACBS account and add a “comment” at the bottom of this page, and we’ll incorporate your suggestion into this page.
Please check each system to verify that any system you choose conforms with any necessary security and privacy requirements in your Country/Province/State as needed. ACBS endorses no particular system, or its privacy statements.
Doxy.me
Doxy.me is easy to use, doesn’t require downloading the program from the client and is free for one-to-one sessions. In the paid version you can have group sessions, share your monitor, and other features.
doxy.me
Zoom
Zoom is also good for individual and group sessions. If you need to facilitate group sessions or need extra options, Zooms paid plans can be more affordable compared to doxy.me.
https://zoom.us/healthcare
G Suite
https://cloud.google.com/security/compliance/hipaa
https://support.google.com/a/answer/3407054?hl=en
JITSI
Jitsi is a free and open source, fully encrypted video conferencing solution that you can use all day, every day, for free - with no account needed. You can also download it for free and run it internally at an organisation not only for staff but for customers and partners too.
To get going just use any room name to create a VC space and invite others to use it.
Some of its features are:
* Auto-view the active speaker or click on any attendee to see their video
* Android and iOS apps
* Text chatting (web only)
* Lock a room with a password
* and more....
https://meet.jit.si/
Whereby
https://whereby.com/ easy to use - no extra downloads. (privacy compliance unknown)
ACT and other CBS-Relevant Apps, Web-based Interventions, and Other Technologies
ACT and other CBS-Relevant Apps, Web-based Interventions, and Other TechnologiesLast updated: December 2020
This page includes a list of ACT and other CBS-relevant technologies that have been developed including web-based interventions and mobile apps.
If there is a technology you would like to have added, please email Michael Levin at [email protected] or you can add a "child page" using the option at the bottom (it will add a link on this page to go to another page you create).
ACT Apps
- ACT-companion (iOS & Android), http://www.actcompanion.com/
- ACT Coach (iOS & Android), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/act-coach/id804247934?mt=8
- ACT Mindfully (Android), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.marcoturi.actmindfully
- ACTive: Value-based living (iOS), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/active-value-based-living/id1343994479
- Blue Life Coach (iOS & Android) http://bluelifecoach.com
- I Here Now (iOS), https://itunes.apple.com/se/app/iherenow/id872764840?mt=8
- Learn2ACT (iOS & Android), http://www.learn2act.net
- The Sleep School App (iOS & Android), https://my.thesleepschool.org/category/insomnia/
- 2Morrow Health (suite of ACT-based apps for various health issues), https://www.2morrowinc.com/2morrow-health/
Mindfulness Apps
- Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com/
- Similing Mind https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
- Wild flowers https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiointeractive.wildflowers&hl=en
- Buddhify (iOS), http://buddhify.com/
- Headspace (iOS & Android), https://www.headspace.com/
- Mindfulness Coach (iOS), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mindfulness-coach/id804284729?mt=8
- Mindfulness Daily (iOS), http://mindfulnessdailyapp.com/
- Simply Being (iOS & Android), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simply-being-guided-meditation/id347418999?mt=8
- Stop, Breathe & Think (iOS), http://stopbreathethink.org/
- The Mindfulness App (iOS & Android), http://www.mindfulness-app.com/
- The Mindfulness App II (iOS & Android), https://themindfulnessapp.com/
- Mindfulness Bell, https://awakeningbell.org/
- Petit Bambou, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.petitbambou&hl=en
- 10 percent happier, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.changecollective.tenpercenthappier&hl=en_US
Other CBS-Relevant Apps
- Daylio - used as a self-monitoring tool https://daylio.webflow.io/
- Coach.me (iOS & Android), https://www.coach.me/
- Gratitude Journal (iOS), https://gratitude.plus/
- Relational Training (Android), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.refte.relationaltraining
- Talking Tom Cat 2 (iOS & Android), http://outfit7.com/apps/talking-tom-cat-2/
- T2 Mood Tracker (iOS & Android), iOS or Android
- Voice Changer Plus (iOS), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-changer-plus/id339440515?mt=8
- Moodpath (anxiety & depression), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.moodpath.android&hl=en
- Jour (mindful journal), https://jour.com/
- ACTive Values Wheel https://apps.apple.com/us/app/active-value-based-living/id1343994479
App recommended for children
- Mindful Powers (mindfulness app for kids), https://mindfulpowersforkids.com/
- Sitting still like a frog - app, https://www.elinesnel.com/en/sitting-still-app/ & book, https://www.amazon.com/Sitting-Still-Like-Frog-Mindfulness/dp/1611800587
- Magis - The Magical Adventure (mobile game modeling ACT, targeted for ages 9 - 11 (available in English, Finnish and Swedish)-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PohjanmaanKriisikeskusValo.Magis&hl=en
ACT Web-Based Interventions
- ACT Guide, https://scce.usu.edu/services/act-guide/
- 6 ACT Conversations, http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/communication/content/1_Language/00_intro.htm
- ACT for Life, https://www.exeter.ac.uk/wellbeing/self-help/online-therapy/act/
- ACT OZ (cancer care), http://josephciarrochi.com/ACTOZ/index.html
- LifeGuard, http://www.mirecc.va.gov/apps/activities/lifeguard/index.html#&panel1-1
- Headsted has developed several web programmes that are based on ACT studies especially at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. The programmes that are available in Finnish target social anxiety, depressive symptoms, work-related stress, and sleep problems (Finnish-speakers, see https://headsted.fi). Three of the programmes ('Hold Your Nerve', 'Shift Your Stress', and 'Value Your Self') have also been translated into English and are being evaluated in the UK: https://headsted.co.uk/solutions
- The Happiness Trap, https://thehappinesstrap.com/
- Life after Pornography (porn addiction), https://www.lifeafterpornography.com/
- VA LifeGuard (veterans), https://www.mirecc.va.gov/apps/activities/lifeguard/index.html#&panel1-6
- Lifðu betur (Icelandic), https://lifdubetur.is/
Mindfulness Websites
http://www.freemindfulness.org/download
http://www.positivityresonance.com/meditations.html
http://franticworld.com/free-meditations-from-mindfulness/
https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/
https://www.tarabrach.com/guided-meditations/
http://www.mindfulcompassion.com/what-we-do-1-1/
http://elishagoldstein.com/videos/
www.smilingmind.com.au/
https://www.meditationoasis.com/podcast
https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations
Other Online Videos and Resources
- Flexible Empathy Exercise, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVwN9PJoGDQ&feature=youtu.be
- Passengers on the bus, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z29ptSuoWRc
- Unwelcome Party Guest, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYht-guymF4
- What is Experiential Avoidance, http://workingwithact.com/2014/03/12/what-is-experiential-avoidance/
- https://portlandpsychotherapy.com/resources/acceptance_and_commitment_therapy_exercises_and_audiofiles/
- https://ncase.me/neurons/
- Veterans Health Administration ACT Video Series (created by Matthew Boone)
Defusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXAzdXJGMeE
Acceptance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrmKtaMqOh4
Observing Self: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl5cyCXelZc
Present: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthk-vmQ02A
Values & Committed Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoVmoOnjscM
Other recommended resources
Breathing App (breath training for better health), https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-breathing-app/id1285982210
Emoods (for bipolar), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.tracker&hl=en
NOCD, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.treatmyocd.nocd&hl=en
PE Coach (for PTSD), https://mobile.va.gov/app/pe-coach-2#:~:text=PE%20Coach%20is%20designed%20to,track%20and%20record%20your%20progress.
Learn2ACT app
Learn2ACT appOur group of psychologists developed with our IT department an app that therapists can use as a supplement to their ACT-therapy. Our main purpose was to give our clients some kind of support between the sessions and after the therapy is finished. The features of our app are:
- Value card sorting task
- Life compas where clients can rate how well they live according to their values in 4 domains (work, love, play and health) and list value oriented actions
- These value oriented actions are stored in a list: if the client doesn't check them off within a week, the client gets a friendly reminder of his intended actions
- The app keeps track of the valuescores and all the logs so the client (but also the therapist) can track his progress
- Tips and tricks for how to deal with obstacles in value oriented behaviour
- ACT now button is a crisistool for difficult moments which combine an easy present-moment-excercise with a reminder of what is realy important in life
At this moment the app is available in iOs and Android and in Dutch, French and English. If someone wants to try it out, they can send an e-mail to [email protected] and we set up a free account.