Montesinos, Hernandez, & Luciano, 2001
This paper shows the results of ACT applied to a 46-year-old male breast cancer patient who showed high levels of anxiety and very persistent "obsesive" thoughts about this disease and other related subjects, which fit to the functional diagnostic dimension called "experiential avoidance". The intervention was achieved by two therapists without experience in applying ACT, along 20 sessions including assessment and follow-up.
Barnes-Holmes, Rodríguez, & Whelan, 2005
This paper reviews the empirical evidence relevant to RFT as a valid research approach to the experimental analysis of language and cognition. This evidence is presented in regard to two key issues of the theory: the operant nature of derived relational responding and the relationship between derived stimulus relations and language. The reviewed studies clearly support the RFT view of verbal behavior.
Luciano, Páez, & Valdivia, 2006 - ACT and Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology encourages the scientific treatment of happiness, and the analysis of the conditions that facilitate its emergence. As well, it promotes the search for wellbeing indicators in the general population, and the promotion of personal characteristics related to wellbeing at an individual level, that comprise subjective experiences evaluated as positive.
Acceptance for breast cancer patients
The aim of current study was to analyze the psychological disorders associated with the diagnosis, treatment and consequences of breast cancer through the functional dimension of Emotional Avoidance, as well as to provide some empirical support for the usefulness of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in this domain.
Acceptance for breast cancer patients
The aim of current study was to analyze the psychological disorders associated with the diagnosis, treatment and consequences of breast cancer through the functional dimension of Emotional Avoidance, as well as to provide some empirical support for the usefulness of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in this domain.
Treatment of relapse fear in breast cancer patients through an ACT-based protocol
Relapse fears in cancer patients and survivors are related to psychopatological morbidity and adjustment but are difficult or impossible to eliminate. Improving efficacy of psychological treatment for these fears is aimed through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT has already been proved with different psychological problems and disorders, and its potential in cancer support is still unknown. 14 sub-clinical non-metastasic breast cancer patients participated.
Treatment of relapse fear in breast cancer patients through an ACT-based protocol
Relapse fears in cancer patients and survivors are related to psychopatological morbidity and adjustment but are difficult or impossible to eliminate. Improving efficacy of psychological treatment for these fears is aimed through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT has already been proved with different psychological problems and disorders, and its potential in cancer support is still unknown. 14 sub-clinical non-metastasic breast cancer patients participated.
ACT and sexual dysfunction (case study)
A successful application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to a 30-year-old male with difficulties in accepting his bisexual orientation and with an erectile dysfunction is presented. This is a new application of a recently proposed therapy for treatment of so-called “experiential avoidance disorder”, whose efficacy is still being displayed through evidence from investigation.
ACT and sexual dysfunction (case study)
A successful application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to a 30-year-old male with difficulties in accepting his bisexual orientation and with an erectile dysfunction is presented. This is a new application of a recently proposed therapy for treatment of so-called “experiential avoidance disorder”, whose efficacy is still being displayed through evidence from investigation.