Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Unified Model of Behavior Change

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 976-1002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven C. Hayes ◽  
Jacqueline Pistorello ◽  
Michael E. Levin
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Unified Model ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

scholarly journals Comparison of Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Conceptual and Clinical Review

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 541-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Bricker ◽  
Sean Tollison
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Systematic Comparison ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Emerging Therapies ◽  
Language Content

Background:Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are two emerging therapies that focus on commitment to behavior change.Aim:The aim was to provide the first systematic comparison of MI with ACT.Method:A systematic comparison was undertaken of MI and ACT at the conceptual level, with a focus on their philosophical and theoretical bases, and at the clinical level, with a focus on the therapeutic relationship, use of language in therapy, and use of values in therapy.Results:Conceptually, MI and ACT have distinct philosophical bases. MI's theoretical basis focuses on language content, whereas ACT's theoretical basis focuses on language process. Clinically, ACT and MI have distinct approaches to the therapeutic relationship, fundamentally different foci on client language, and different uses of client values to motivate behavior change. ACT, but not MI, directly targets the willingness to experience thoughts, feelings, and sensations.Conclusions:Despite their conceptual and clinical differences, MI and ACT are complementary interventions. Collaborations between MI and ACT researchers may yield fruitful cross-fertilization research on core processes and clinical outcomes.

Session 11

ACT in Steps ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 141-148
Author(s):  
Michael P. Twohig ◽  
Michael E. Levin ◽  
Clarissa W. Ong
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Therapy Termination ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

This chapter provides an outline for a typical last session of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The chapter describes how to assess readiness for therapy termination and debrief the course of therapy. In addition, the chapter highlights a few points that may be worth covering in a last session: predicting barriers to behavior change, troubleshooting potential issues, reminding clients to focus on moving toward their values, and formulating strategies to maintain therapeutic gains (e.g., setting reminders, reading relevant books). The chapter also discusses how to say goodbye to clients at the end of their time with the therapist.

scholarly journals Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Health Behavior Change: A Contextually-Driven Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Qing Zhang ◽  
Emily Leeming ◽  
Patrick Smith ◽  
Pak-Kwong Chung ◽  
Martin S. Hagger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

Session 10

ACT in Steps ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Michael P. Twohig ◽  
Michael E. Levin ◽  
Clarissa W. Ong
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Skill Maintenance ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Distress Level ◽  
Previous Session

This chapter builds on previous chapters that covered acceptance, defusion, mindfulness, self-as-context, and values in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The emphasis in therapy now turns to using values as a foundation for behavior change and skill maintenance. It is possible that clients did not fully grasp the function of values in the previous session, so it is worth reviewing values again. The chapter also provides an outline for discussing how to structure values-consistent behavioral commitments. Some areas to cover in this discussion include emphasizing that any size step is great as long as it is a step in a valued direction, not basing the activity on distress level, and being present while engaging in the activity.

A Pilot Study of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Promotion of Physical Activity

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 516-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan L. Butryn ◽  
Evan Forman ◽  
Kimberly Hoffman ◽  
Jena Shaw ◽  
Adrienne Juarascio
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Type Method ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Promotion Of Physical Activity

Background:Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) appears to have some promise as a method of promoting physical activity.Method:This pilot study evaluated the short-term effectiveness of a brief, physical-activity-focused ACT intervention. Young adult, female participants were randomly assigned to an Education (n = 19) or ACT (n = 35) intervention. Both interventions consisted of 2, 2-hour group sessions. ACT sessions taught skills for mindfulness, values clarification, and willingness to experience distress in the service of behavior change.Results:Of the intervention completers, ACT participants increased their level of physical activity significantly more than Education participants.Conclusions:The results indicate that ACT approaches have the potential to promote short-term increases in physical activity.

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