Starting Off on the Right Foot in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Authors

Michael P. Twohig, Utah State UniversityFollow
Clarissa W. Ong, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jennifer Krafft, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jennifer L. Barney, Utah State UniversityFollow
Michael E. Levin, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Psychotherapy

Publication Date

2019

First Page

1

Last Page

17

Abstract

This paper describes the initial phase of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The paper begins with a review of ACT’s theoretical orientation. Basic empirical support for ACT and its model is covered. A case description follows that highlights the initial phases of ACT. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for starting therapy using ACT.

Clinical impact statement:

Question: The goal of this paper is to present the manner in which ACT is initiated. Findings: There are specific theoretical elements of ACT that suggest certain approaches be taken at the beginning of therapy. Meaning: Before starting ACT with a new client, therapists should be familiar with the theoretical orientation of the therapy and the techniques needed to imitate it. Next Steps: Research on how to train these skills appears needed.

Comments

10/15/18. This paper has not yet been published and is not therefore the authoritative document of record.

Recommended Citation

Twohig, Michael P.; Ong, Clarissa W.; Krafft, Jennifer; Barney, Jennifer L.; and Levin, Michael E., "Starting Off on the Right Foot in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" (2019). Psychology Faculty Publications. Paper 1766.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/psych_facpub/1766