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Roemer & Orsillo, 2002

APA Citation

Roemer, L., & Orsillo, S. M. (2002). Expanding our conceptualization of and treatment for generalized anxiety disorder: Integrating mindfulness/acceptance-based approaches with existing cognitive-behavioral models. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 9, 54-68.

Publication Topic
ACT: Conceptual
Other Third-Wave Therapies: Conceptual
Publication Type
Article
Language
English
Keyword(s)
GAD, integration, mindfulness, acceptance, AAQ, worry, generalized anxiety disorder, acceptance-based therapy, experiential avoidance
Abstract

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic, pervasive disorder for which we have yet to develop sufficiently efficacious interventions. In this article we propose that recent research and theory regarding this disorder supports the integration of acceptance-based treatments with existing cognitive-behavioral treatments for GAD to improve the efficacy and clinical significance of such approaches. The bases for this proposal (from both the GAD and the acceptance-based treatment literature) are reviewed, and a new treatment stemming from this conceptual integration is described.