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Magis – A magical adventure: Using a mobile game to deliver an ACT intervention for elementary school children in classroom settings (Pages 26-33)
Science Direct article

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)

Volume 27, January 2023, Pages 26-33

Authors

K.Keinonen, P.Lappalainen, S.Kotamäki-Viinikka, R.Lappalainen

Abstract


Using a natural-language implicit relational assessment procedure (IRAP) to examine verbal relations involved in psychological inflexibility in children (Pages 271-282)
Science Direct article

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)

Volume 26, October 2022, Pages 271-282

Authors

Gloria Torres-Fernández, Miguel Rodríguez-Valverde, Mónica Hernández-López

Abstract


Mindfulness, parenting behavior, and children's mental health: An investigation among diverse, low-income mothers of preschool aged children (Pages 79-86)
Science Direct article

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)

Volume 24, April 2022, Pages 79-86

Authors

Carlos E. Rivera, Lisa W. Coyne, Katrina M. Daigle, Andrew Guzick, Adam Reid, Sarah Shea

Abstract


World Health Organization recommends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the management of chronic pain in children
News Item

In December 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its “Guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children.” The WHO guidelines contain exciting news for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy researchers and practitioners: ACT is specifically recommended for use. The guidelines state there is “moderate certainty evidence" in support of ACT in improving functional disability.


A meta-analysis of the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy for children (Pages 225-234)
Science Direct article

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)

Volume 15, January 2020, Pages 225-234

Authors

Shuanghu Fang, Dongyan Ding

Abstract


Adolescent correlates of the Generalized Pliance Questionnaire – Children (Pages 131-134)
Science Direct article

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)

Volume 15, January 2020, Pages 131-134

Authors

A. Stapleton, L. McHugh

Abstract

Highlights

  • Findings support the convergent validity of the GPQ-C.
  • Generalized pliance is related to greater empathic concern.
  • Generalized pliance related to greater capacity to enjoy interpersonal interactions.

Mediators of change in online acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological symptoms of parents of children with chronic conditions: An investigation of change processes (Pages 123-130)
Science Direct article

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)

Volume 15, January 2020, Pages 123-130

Authors

Essi Sairanen, Raimo Lappalainen, Päivi Lappalainen, Arto Hiltunen

Abstract

Highlights


List of books for Children, Adolescents, and Parenting
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(This webpage was updated on August 16, 2020)

Therapist guides


Validation of the Swedish Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (SAAQ) for parents of children with cancer
Publication

Experiential avoidance (EA) has been shown to constitute a generalized vulnerability for psychopathology. It is described as unwillingness to be in contact with aversive private experiences followed by behavioral responses to avoid those experiences. The Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II) is the most frequently used measure of EA and has been shown to correlate with a wide range of measures of mental health and long-term functional behavior.


Effectiveness of a web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for wellbeing of parents whose children have chronic conditions: A randomized controlled trial (Pages 94-102)
Science Direct article

Volume 13, July 2019, Pages 94-102

Authors:

Essi Sairanen, Raimo Lappalainen, Päivi Lappalainen, Kirsikka Kaipainen, Fredrik Carlstedt, Malin Anclair, Arto Hiltunen

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