APA Citation
Gutiérrez-Martínez, O., & García-Montes, J. M. (2001). Possibilities and limits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the treatment of sexual assault victims. Anuario de Psicología Jurídica, 1, 9-20.
Publication Topic
ACT: Conceptual
Publication Type
Article
Language
English
Spanish
Keyword(s)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, sexual assaults victims, experiential avoidance disorder
Abstract
Based on scientific evidences about more common psychological disorders produced after a sexual assault, a reconceptualization of them as forms of 'experiential avoidance' is proposed. More used intervention techniques applied in the field of victimology are analyzed. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is proposed as an alternative treatment, which is presented in its fundamental aspects. Finally, possible contributions of the therapy to victimology are considered.