Act-Informed Exposure for Anxiety: Creating Effective, Innovative, and Values-Based Exposures Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

by Brian C. Pilecki PhD, Brian L. Thompson, Joanne C. Chan PsyD, et al.

Powerfully effective, innovative, values-driven exposures for treating clients with anxiety.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) offers a proven effective model rooted in cutting edge research for guiding the use of exposure therapy--one of the most effective treatments for anxiety-related disorders. This comprehensive book provides easy-to-implement guidance in utilizing ACT-informed exposure while remaining grounded in theory, so you can help your clients approach what they're afraid of in order to live their best lives.

As you know, there are many different styles and ways of practicing exposure. This essential professional guide synthesizes evidence-based science, clinical studies, and complex theory into one powerfully effective resource, and makes ACT-informed exposure accessible to any practicing clinician. The book also offers practical suggestions for tailoring exposure exercises grounded in ACT to effectively address common client and therapist barriers to exposure therapy.

Whether you are new to ACT and exposure, or are experienced in other models of exposure therapy and interested in incorporating ACT into your practice, this book is an essential resource for your professional library.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1648480810
• ISBN13: 9781648480812
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Context Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 10.0"