Jill A. Stoddard, Niloofar Afari
Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment...
- ISBN 13:
- 9781608825295
- author:
- Jill A. Stoddard, Niloofar Afari
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Harbinger
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 1.7 x 20.3 x 25.4 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Other Branches of Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners This book offers a valuable resource for clinicians working with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It provides an extensive collection of new metaphors and experiential exercises to help promote client acceptance, defusion from troubling thoughts, and values-based action. The guide covers the six core elements of ACT, making it a useful tool for treating a range of psychological problems, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. With a foreword by Steven C. Hayes, PhD, this book is a practical guide for ACT practitioners. It includes scripts tailored to different client populations and special metaphors and exercises to address unique problems that may arise in therapy sessions. This comprehensive resource is essential for anyone looking to improve their skills in ACT and make a positive impact on their clients' lives. By providing a wealth of new metaphors and exercises, this book helps clinicians stay up-to-date with the latest developments in ACT. It is a valuable addition to any professional library, offering a range of tools and strategies to support effective therapy.