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Waldeck, D., Bissell, G., & Tyndall, I. (2020). Experiential avoidance as a moderator for coping with a brief episode of ostracism: A pilot study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 17, 68-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.06.002
Waldeck, D., Pancani, L., & Tyndall, I. (2018). An examination of the Construct Validity of the Generalized Pliance Questionnaire. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 11, 50-54. 10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.12.003.
Waldeck, D., Pancani, L., Holliman, A., Karekla, M., & Tyndall, I. (2021). Adaptability and psychological flexibility: Overlapping constructs?. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 19, 72-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.01.002
Waldeck, D., Tyndall, I., Riva, P., & Chmiel, N. (2017). How do we cope with ostracism? Psychological flexibility moderates the relationship between everyday ostracism experiences and psychological distress. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(4), 425-432. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.09.001
Wallace, Sara Elizabeth, "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an Eating Disorder Intervention" (2017). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 2025. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2025 Download restricted to ACBS members.
Wallin, E., Parling, T., Weineland, S., Dahl, J. (2018) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Promote Value Attainment Among Individuals with overweight: A multiple baseline evaluation. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 10, 41-49.
Walloch, J. C., Cerezo, A., & Heide, F. (2012). Acceptance and commitment therapy to address eating disorder symptomatology in gay men. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 6(4), 257-273. doi:10.1080/15538605.2012.725648
Walser, R. D., & Chartier, M. (2010). Laying out in anxiety: Acceptance and commitment therapy for values-based living. In G. W. Burns (Ed.), Happiness, healing, enhancement: Your casebook collection for applying positive psychology in therapy (pp. 176-189). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Walser, R. D., & Hayes, S. C. (1998). Acceptance and trauma survivors: Applied issues and problems. In V. Follette, J. Ruzak, & F. Abueg (Eds.), Trauma in context: A cognitive behavioral approach to trauma (pp. 256-277). New York: Guilford Press. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Walser, R. D., & Hayes, S. C. (1998). Acceptance and trauma survivors: Applied issues and problems. In V. Follette, J. Ruzak, & F. Abueg (Eds.), Trauma in context: A cognitive behavioral approach to trauma (pp. 256-277). New York: Guilford Press. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Walser, R. D., Garvert, D. W., Karlin, B. E., Trockel, M., Ryu, D. M., & Taylor, C. B. (2015). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy in treating depression and suicidal ideation in veterans. Behaviour research and therapy, 74, 25-31. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Walser, R. D., Karlin, B. E., Trockel, M., Mazina, B., & Taylor, C. B. (2013). Training in and implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for depression in the Veterans Health Administration: Therapist and patient outcomes. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 51(9), 555-563.
Walser, R. D., O'Connell, M., Coulter, C. (2019) The Heart of ACT: Developing a Flexible, Process-Based, and Client-Centered Practice Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Context Press
Walser, R. D., O'Connell, M., Coulter, C. (2021) ACT från hjärtat: Hur du som terapeut kan arbeta flexibelt, processbaserat och klientcentrerat. (Trans. K. Pettersson) Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
Walser, R., & Westrup, D. (2007). Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Trauma-Related Problems: A Practitioner's Guide to Using Mindfulness & Acceptance Strategies. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Walser, R., & Westrup, D. (2009). The Mindful Couple: How Acceptance and Mindfulness Can Lead You to the Love You Want. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.
Walser, R.D, & Westrup, D. (2006). Supervising trainees in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2(1), 12-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0100763

Walser, R.D. & O'Connell, M. (2021) Acceptance and commitment therapy and the therapeutic relationship: Rupture and repair. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 77, 429– 440. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23114
Walser, R.D., Evans, W.R., Farnsworth, J.K., & Drescher, K.D. (2024). Initial steps in developing acceptance and commitment therapy for moral injury among combat veterans: Two pilot studies. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 32, 100733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100733
Walton, C.J., Rasmussen, A., Villatte, M., Vilardaga Viera, R., Irwin, L., & Rossiter, R. A relational frame approach to perspective taking in persons with Borderline Personality Disorder. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 32, 100777. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100777
Waltz, T. J., & Hayes, S. C. (2010). Acceptance and commitment therapy. In N. Kazantzis, M. A. Reinecke, & A. Freeman (Eds.), Cognitive behavioral theories in clinical practice (pp.148-192). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Wang, C., Guo, J., Shen, Y., & You, J. (2024). Suicide is my only way: The longitudinal reciprocal relations of experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion, and suicidal ideation among adolescents. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 33, 100803. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100803
Wang, J. & Fang, S. (2024). The developmental trajectory of college students’ psychological flexibility: Based on latent growth model. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 32, 100765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100765
Wang, J., Zhang, C., Gao, Y., Wen, W., & Wang, F. (2016). Interventions by Mental Decontamination-Oriented Group Counseling in Lower Secondary School Orphan Students with High Self-Stigma Based on the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Chinese Journal of Special Education, 4, 84-89.
Wang, S., Zhou, Y., Yu, S., Ran, L., Liu, X., & Chen, Y. (2015). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy as treatments for academic procrastination: a randomized controlled group session. Research on Social Work Practice, 1049731515577890. doi: 10.1177/1049731515577890