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Learning ACT for Group Treatment: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Training Manual for Therapists

Learning ACT for Group Treatment: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Training Manual for Therapists

Learning ACT for Group Treatment: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Training Manual for Therapists Paperback / softback - 2017 - 1st Edition

by Darrah Westrup

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For many clients, group therapy is a more practical treatment option than one-on-one therapy sessions. The financial cost of group therapy is substantially less than individual therapy, and research shows it can be just as effective. However, group therapy also presents unique challenges, and is often more difficult to administer. That's why professionals need a solid plan of action when using group therapy to treat clients.

In recent years, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has gained immense popularity. Based in values, mindfulness, and committed action, this therapeutic model has proven successful in treating a number of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship problems. However, despite the popularity of this modality, there are very limited resources available when it comes to applying ACT in a group setting.

Learning ACT for Group Treatment is a comprehensive, powerful manual for clinicians, therapists, and counselors looking to implement ACT in group therapy with clients. A composite of stand-alone sessions, the book provides detailed explanations of each of the core ACT processes, printable worksheets, tips on group session formatting, and a wide range of activities that foster willingness, cooperation, and connection among participants.

In the book, professionals will see how the benefits of ACT can actually be enhanced in a group setting, particularly because there are more participants for ACT exercises. This leads to increased accountability among clients, and allows them to play both an active role and the role of the observer during treatment. The book also includes concrete tips for applying ACT to a number of treatment scenarios, including inpatient group therapy, partial hospitalization programs, outpatient programs, and community self-help groups.

With detailed exercises and group activities, this book has everything therapists need to start using ACT in group settings right away.

About the author

Darrah Westrup, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Colorado and California with an established reputation for her work as a therapist, program director, trainer, researcher, and consultant to practitioners at various firms and organizations. She is a recognized authority on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and has conducted numerous presentations and trainings at international, national, and local conferences, seminars, and workshops. She served for over five years as an expert ACT consultant for the VA-wide evidence-based treatment rollout of ACT for depression, and is author of Advanced Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Westrup has also coauthored two additional books on ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma-Related Problems and The Mindful Couple.

M. Joann Wright, PhD, is currently director of clinical training and anxiety services at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. She is also executive director of the Psychological Solutions Institute in Lisle, IL. Prior to moving to the Chicago, IL, area, she was a faculty member at Hofstra University's psychology department. Wright is dedicated to teaching and delivering contextual behaviorally based, empirically-supported treatment strategies, protocols, and models in order to help people reduce the suffering in their lives. Wright has presented scholarly papers, workshops, and presentations at national and international psychological conferences.

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