scholarly journals Cognitive Defusion in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: What Are the Basic Processes of Change?

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel A. Assaz ◽  
Bryan Roche ◽  
Jonathan W. Kanter ◽  
Claudia K. B. Oshiro
Keyword(s):  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Cognitive Defusion ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

A Novel Application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychosocial Problems Associated with Multiple Sclerosis

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 200-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean C. Sheppard ◽  
John P. Forsyth ◽  
Edward J. Hickling ◽  
JeanMarie Bianchi
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Defusion ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Action Strategies ◽  
And Behavior

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system for which there is no known cure. The condition is associated with a range of physical, psychological, and emotional difficulties and often results in reduced quality of life (QOL). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a newer cognitive-behavior therapy that balances 1) mindfulness and acceptance processes with 2) commitment and behavior change processes in the service of reducing suffering while fostering engagement in value-guided actions. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of a half-day ACT workshop focused on teaching mindful acceptance, cognitive defusion, and value-guided action strategies to a group of individuals (N = 15) with MS. The usefulness of the workshop was evaluated in terms of its impact over a 3-month follow-up period on indices of MS-related impairment, emotional distress, and QOL. The results were mixed, with significant improvements observed in the areas of depression, extent of thought suppression, impact of pain on behavior, and QOL but no change in extent of physical symptoms and mindfulness. These results are discussed broadly in terms of developing and improving brief ACT interventions for MS and other chronic illnesses.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A NonConcurrent Multiple Baselines Design

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ieke Winkens ◽  
Caroline van Heugten ◽  
Ieke Winkens ◽  
Iris de Marez Oyens ◽  
Nicole Geschwind ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cognitive Defusion ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

Objective: People with multiple sclerosis often suffer from distress, reduced societal participation and low quality of life. Evidence-based psychological treatment options for multiple sclerosis are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on participation and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis. Methods: We performed a non-concurrent multiple baselines design study. Six female patients with multiple sclerosis participated. Randomization was implemented by assigning participants randomly to a baseline (waiting) period of three, six or nine weeks. We measured quality of life, and participation on a daily basis, and acceptance and cognitive defusion on a weekly basis. Statistical analyses were performed using randomization tests. Results: After Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, five participants showed statistically significant increases in quality of life and three participants showed statistically significant improvements in participation. Acceptance increased in two patients, and cognitive defusion improved in one patient. Conclusion: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy seems promising for improving the quality of life and participation in people with multiple sclerosis. Mechanisms underlying improvement are not clear yet. Further large-scale controlled studies with more representative samples and a longer follow-up period are justified.

scholarly journals ACT as Support Form for Adolescents in Building Healthy Eating Habits

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 211-225
Author(s):  
Weronika Klon ◽  
Katarzyna Waszyńska
Keyword(s):  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Cognitive Defusion ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits ◽  
Mechanisms Of Formation

Summary The aim of the article is to describe the process of the change of eating habits in adolescence in reference to the psychological flexibility theory which has its origins in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The processes of mental and physical development of teenagers are also included. The article contains descriptions of the mechanisms of formation and change of the eating habits in adolescence. This content was referred to all elements of psychological flexibility: mindfulness, values, acceptation, cognitive defusion, self as context and committed action.

EFEKTIVITAS ACCEPTANCE COMMITMENT THERAPY DALAM MENURUNKAN EXPERIENTIALAVOIDANCE PADA DEWASA MUDA DENGAN PENGALAMAN NEGATIF TERHADAP FIGUR AYAH

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuram Mubina ◽  
Ina Saraswati ◽  
Adhityawarman Menaldi
Keyword(s):  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Experiential Avoidance ◽  
Thought Suppression ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Acceptance Commitment Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Defusion ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

This study is aim to evaluate the effectivity of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) that is Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Mindfulness, Observing Self, Values, and Commitment in reducing experiential avoidance in young adulthood’s with negative event of father. Researcer used The Acceptance And Action Questionaire (AAQ-2R), White Bear Suppression Inventory (WBSI), and  observation  and  brief  interview in  screening process. Through sreening process, researcher got three participants (1 man and 2 women) who was willing to attend five sessions of ACT. Researcher used before-after study design to find out if Acceptance Commitment Therapy could reduce experiential avoidance. Result suggest that ACT reduced experiential avoidance and thought suppression of young adulthood’s with negative event of father.   Keywords: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experience Avoidance.   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana pemberian teknik Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) yaitu Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Mindfulness, Observing Self, Values, dan Commitment dalam menurunkan experiential avoidance pada dewasa muda. Penelitian ini melibatkan tiga partisipan yang memenuhi kriteria penelitian dan bersedia mengikuti lima kali sesi ACT yaitu dua orang perempuan dan satu orang laki- laki. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah one group pretest and posttest, dimana peneliti akan melihat perubahan melalui hasil wawancara dan observasi serta skor partisipan saat pretest dan posttest menggunakan The Acceptance And Action Questionaire (AAQ-2R) dan White Bear Suppression Inventory (WBSI). Hasil kuantitatif dan kualitatif dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ACT terbukti efektif dalam menurunkan tingkat experiential avoidance dan thought suppression pada dewasa muda dengan pengalaman negatif terhadap figur ayah.   Kata Kunci: Terapi Penerimaan Diri (ACT), Experience Avoidance.

Efektivitas Acceptance Commitment Therapy Dalam Menurunkan Experiential Avoidance Pada Dewasa Muda Dengan Pengalaman Negatif Terhadap Figur Ayah

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuram Mubina
Keyword(s):  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Experiential Avoidance ◽  
Thought Suppression ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Acceptance Commitment Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Defusion ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana pemberian teknik Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) yaitu Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Mindfulness, Observing Self, Values, dan Commitment dalam menurunkan experiential avoidance pada dewasa muda. Penelitian ini melibatkan tiga partisipan yang memenuhi kriteria penelitian dan bersedia mengikuti lima kali sesi ACT yaitu dua orang perempuan dan satu orang laki- laki. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah one group pretest and posttest, dimana peneliti akan melihat perubahan melalui hasil wawancara dan observasi serta skor partisipan saat pretest dan posttest menggunakan The Acceptance And Action Questionaire (AAQ-2R) dan White Bear Suppression Inventory (WBSI). Hasil kuantitatif dan kualitatif dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ACT terbukti efektif dalam menurunkan tingkat experiential avoidance dan thought suppression pada dewasa muda dengan pengalaman negatif terhadap figur ayah. The Effectivity of Acceptance Commitment Therapy to Reduce Experiential Avoidance in Young Adulthood’s With Negative Event Of Father Abstract This study is aim to evaluate the effectivity of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) that is Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Mindfulness, Observing Self, Values, and Commitment in reducing experiential avoidance in young adulthood’s with negative event of father. Researcer used The Acceptance And Action Questionaire (AAQ-2R), White Bear Suppression Inventory (WBSI), and observation and brief interview in screening process. Through sreening process, researcher got three participants (1 man and 2 women) who was willing to attend five sessions of ACT. Researcher used before-after study design to find out if Acceptance Commitment Therapy could reduce experiential avoidance. Result suggest that ACT reduced experiential avoidance and thought suppression of young adulthood’s with negative event of father. Keywords: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT); Experiential avoidance; Young Adulthood’s With Negative Event Of Father

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