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Al-Jabari, R. (2014). Therapist (Dis)Continuity, Therapeutic Relationship, and (Premature) Termination in a University-Based Psychology Training Clinic (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of North Texas, Texas. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Alam, F.H., EL Berry, K.I., Sweelam, R.K.M, Arrab, M.M., & Shehata, H.S. (2023). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Based Intervention on Stress, Future Anxiety and Quality of Life among Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy. International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research (IEJNSR), 3(2), 281-306. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Alasiri, E., Bast, D., & Kolts, R. L. (2019). “Using the implicit relational assessment procedure (IRAP) to explore common humanity as a dimension of self-compassion”. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 14, 65-72.
Alavizadeh, S. M., Sobhi Gharamaleki, N., Entezari, S., & Mokhtar, F. (2023). The comparison of Metacognitive group Intervention and group Acceptance Based Behavioral Therapy on Competitive Aggression of Anxious Professional Soccer Athletes in Tehran. Health Nexus, 1(2), 58-67. DOI: 10.61838/kman.hn.1.2.8 Download restricted to ACBS members.
Alavosius, M., Newsome, D., Houmanfar, R., & Biglan, A. (2016). A functional contextualist analysis of the behavior and organizational practices relevant to climate change. The Wiley Handbook of Contextual Behavioral Science, 513-530.
Albajes, K., Barrios, V., Keegan, E., Moix, J., Miracco, M., & Jones, L. (2026). Process-Based Therapy in an Interdisciplinary Framework for Pain Recovery: from psychological processes to interdisciplinary processes. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 39, 100975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2026.100975
Alda, M., Puebla-Guedea, M., Rodero, B., Demarzo, M., Montero-Marin, J., Roca, M., & Garcia-Campayo, J. (2016). Zen meditation, length of telomeres, and the role of experiential avoidance and compassion. Mindfulness, 1-9.
Aldas Vallejos, A. D. (2024). Eficacia de la terapia de aceptación y compromiso grupal para disminuir la sintomatología depresiva y la evitación experiencial en estudiantes universitarios [Tesis de maestría, Universidad Técnica del Norte]. Recuperado de https://repositorio.utn.edu.ec/handle/123456789/15855
Alfoone, A., Imani, M., & Sarafraz, M. R. (2021). A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Group Therapy Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Experiential Avoidance and Cognitive Fusion in Patients with Migraine Headache. Armaghan-e-Danesh, 25(1), 69-83. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Alho, I., Lappalainen, P., & Lappalainen, R. (2024). Acceptability of ACT group intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 31, 100722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100722
Alho, I., Lappalainen, P., Muotka, J., & Lappalainen, R. (2022). Acceptance and commitment therapy group intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 25, 153-161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.08.002
Aliakbaridehkordi, M., Ghafoori, S., Jaffary, F., & Mohtashami, T. (2021). The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on physical symptoms, psychosocial flexibility and social health of patients with psoriasis. Knowledge & Research in Applied Psychology, 21(4), 118-132. https://doi.org/10.30486/jsrp.2019.580247.1584

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Alidina, S. (2015). The Mindful Way through Stress: The Proven 8-Week Path to Health, Happiness, and Well-Being. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
Alipour, R. & Kobra Haji Alizadeh, K. (2017). Comparison of the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy and Drug Therapy on Treatment of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder. Iranian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing, 5(4): 61-68. https://doi.org/10.21859/ijpn-05048
Allahyari, M. (2021). The Effectiveness of Parenting Education based on Acceptance and Commitment on Anger and Emotional Self - Regulation of Mothers of Children with ADHD. Journal of Human Relations Studies, 1(2), 28-35. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Allen, T., Struemph, K., Toledo-Tamula, M.A., Reda, S., Baker, M., Wolters, P.L., Baldwin, A., Widemann, B., & Martin, S. (2023). Monitoring change in heart rate variability following acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain: Results of a randomized controlled trial for individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 29, 140-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.06.007
Allen, V., Lottridge, D., Merry, S., & Stasiak, K. (2024). Building a digital tool to support focused acceptance and commitment therapy practitioners in New Zealand primary care: A qualitative exploration of user needs to guide software feature development. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 32, 100762. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100762
Aller, T. B., Kelley, H. H., Donahue, M. L., & Fauth, E. B. (2025). Third Wave Behavioral Interventions for Individuals with Dementia: A Systematic Review. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 38, 100942. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2025.100942
Aller, T. B., Kelley, H. H., Klimczek, K. C., Covington, B., & Levin, M. E. (2026). A longitudinal pilot evaluation of Valued Living: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Digital Mental Health Intervention for Autistic Adults. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 39, 100961. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2025.100961
Aller, T.B., Barrett, T., Levin, M., & Brunson McClain, M. (2022). Measuring psychological flexibility in austistic adults: Examining the validity and reliability of the AAQ-II, BEAQ, and VQ. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 26, 125-133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.09.001
Allison, K.R., Patterson, P., McDonald, F.E.J., Bibby, K., Ciarrochi, J., Tracey, D., Hayes, L.L., Wright, A., Konings, S., Davis, E., Hulbert-Williams, N.J., Wakefield, C.E. & White, K. (2023). Truce: Feasibility and acceptability of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based intervention for adolescents and young adults impacted by parental cancer. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 28, 91-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.03.014
Almarzooqi, S., Chilcot, J., & Mccracken, L. M. (2017). The role of psychological flexibility in migraine headache impact and depression. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(2), 239-243. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.04.004
Almeida, R. B. de, Demenech, L. M., Sousa-Filho, P. G. de, & Neiva-Silva, L. (2022). ACT em grupo para manejo de ansiedade entre universitários: Ensaio clínico randomizado. Psicologia: Ciência e Profissão, 42, 1-17. DOI: 10.1590/1982-3703003235684 Download restricted to ACBS members.
Alonso, M. A., Lopez, A., Losada, A., & Gonzalez, J. L. (2013). Acceptance And Commitment Therapy and selective optimization with compensation for older people with chronic pain: A pilot study. Psicologia Conductual, 21, 59-79. Download restricted to ACBS members.
Alonso-Alvarez, B. & Pérez-González, L.A. (2021), Equivalence class analysis of responding consistent with the relational frame of opposition. Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 116, 64-81. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeab.690