Huffman, C. (2019). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Ultimate Guide to Using ACT to Treat Stress, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and More, Including Mindfulness Exercises and a Comparison with CBT and DBT. Bravex Publications.
This book offers a practical overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Specific techniques for specific applications are given. ACT as it has been implemented for several disorders and problem behaviors is described. You'll learn how ACT has successfully been used or may be used to treat psychological disorders: post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse (nicotine among the substances), and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Its applications regarding the management of chronic pain are also exposed. This book also covers problem behaviors related to aggression, especially partner aggression, and manifestations of workplace stress. You will also learn how ACT can serve to assist in weight loss and weight management.
In the course of this overview, many research projects in which ACT is used for treating various serious conditions are described and the outcomes provided.
Techniques are explored in detail: techniques employed and invented in certain projects and tried and true activities used over the years. Some general mindfulness techniques for managing everyday experiences of daily life are provided, as well as specific techniques to address anxiety, acute stress, substance use, obsessions and compulsions, etc.
Whether you are thinking about undergoing treatment or you are a therapist developing your repertoire of methods and refining your approach to providing therapy, this guide is sure to help.
Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover:
What is ACT?
The Six Core Processes of ACT
ACT Case Formulation
Treating Depression with ACT
Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with ACT
How to Treat OCD with ACT
Treating Anxiety with ACT
Treating Substance Abuse and Addictions with ACT
Treating Aggressive Behavior with ACT
Treating Chronic Pain with ACT
Monitoring Weight Loss with ACT
Treating Stress with ACT
Stopping the Habit of Smoking with ACT
Treating Diabetes with ACT
Mindfulness Exercises and Tips
Comparing ACT with CBT
Comparing ACT with DBT
ACT Training Opportunities and Other Resources
And much, much more