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Gendron, Bénédicte; Kouremenou, Eleni-Sofia; Rusu, Carmen – International Journal of Emotional Education, 2016
The start of university life requires a period of adaptation, which can sometimes have an impact on the mental health of students. The latest results from the Observatoire National de la Vie Etudiante (OVE, 2013) show that more that 40% of university students report symptoms of psychological fragility (sleep problems, fatigue, depression, stress…
Descriptors: Emotional Development, Human Capital, Mental Health, College Freshmen
Murrell, Amy R.; Scherbarth, Andrew J. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2011
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT; Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 1999) has been found effective in treating a wide number of psychological conditions affecting adults. To date, however, little research has been done on the use of ACT with youth and parents. Few efforts have been made at summarizing the literature that does exist. This article,…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, Behavior Modification, Children, Adolescents
Gaudiano, Brandon A. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2011
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a newer psychotherapy that has generated much clinical and research interest in recent years. However, the approach has begun to receive strong criticism from proponents of traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Hofmann and Asmundson (2008) recently compared and contrasted ACT and traditional…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Restructuring, Criticism
Folke, Fredrik; Parling, Thomas; Melin, Lennart – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2012
This preliminary study investigated the feasibility of a brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in a Swedish sample of unemployed individuals on long-term sick leave due to depression. Participants were randomized to a nonstandardized control condition (N = 16) or to the ACT condition (N = 18) consisting of 1 individual and 5 group…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Therapy, Quality of Life, Depression (Psychology)
Pakenham, Kenneth I.; Stafford-Brown, Johanna – Clinical Psychologist, 2013
Background: Research into stress management interventions for clinical psychology trainees (CPTs) is limited, despite evidence indicating that these individuals are at risk for elevated stress, which can negatively impact personal and professional functioning. This study explored: (1) CPTs' perceptions of a previously evaluated Acceptance and…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Clinical Psychology, Student Attitudes, Stress Management
Nastally, Becky L.; Dixon, Mark R. – Psychological Record, 2012
In the current study, 3 participants with a history of problem gambling were exposed to computerized slot machine play consisting of outcomes that depicted wins, losses, and near misses (2 out of 3 identical slot machine symbols). Participants were asked to rate each type of outcome in terms of its closeness to a win on a scale of 1 to 10 before…
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Intervention, Therapy, Counseling Techniques
Plumb, Jennifer C.; Vilardaga, Roger – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2010
In this paper, we briefly review the current literature on treatment integrity and discuss the relevance of this procedure for detecting, measuring and ensuring that the proposed mechanisms of change in cognitive behavior therapy, in this case of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT; S.C. Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 1999), take place. We discuss…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Interrater Reliability, Integrity, Psychotherapy
Biglan, Anthony; Layton, Georgia L.; Jones, Laura Backen; Hankins, Martin; Rusby, Julie C. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2013
High stress and burnout are common for early childhood special educators, contributing to high rates of attrition, diminished educational effectiveness, and high turnover. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a promising approach for the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of problems. Using a randomized wait-list control design, this…
Descriptors: Special Education, Depression (Psychology), Developmental Disabilities, Burnout
Clarke, Sue; Kingston, Jessica; Wilson, Kelly G.; Bolderston, Helen; Remington, Bob – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2012
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has been shown to have broad applicability to different diagnostic groups, and there are theoretical reasons to consider its use with clients with chronic mental health problems. We report an innovative treatment development evaluation of ACT for a heterogeneous group of "treatment-resistant clients" (N =…
Descriptors: Group Therapy, Counseling Techniques, Mental Disorders, Innovation
Eells, Gregory T. – Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 2012
Working in a counseling service at a college or university often requires counselors to touch the deep foundation of suffering that underlies the human experience. This article will examine the philosophical underpinning of the ways in which our profession helps us respond to human suffering. I will first examine the roots of our daily work found…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Buddhism, Philosophy, Counseling Techniques
Gaudiano, Brandon A.; Nowlan, Kathryn; Brown, Lily A.; Epstein-Lubow, Gary; Miller, Ivan W. – Behavior Modification, 2013
Research suggests that cognitive and behavioral therapies produce significant benefits over medications alone in the treatment of severe, nonpsychotic major depression or primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. However, previous research has not demonstrated the efficacy of psychotherapy for major depression with psychotic features. In…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Psychosis, Psychotherapy, Behavior Modification
Rost, Ann D.; Wilson, Kelly; Buchanan, Erin; Hildebrandt, Mikaela J.; Mutch, David – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2012
Data suggest that individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and psychological distress when they cope with their condition from a stance of emotional and cognitive acceptance (e.g. Dunkel, et al., 1992; Stanton, et al., 2000). Although traditional CBT often includes some acceptance-oriented…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Cancer, Coping, Depression (Psychology)
Chapman, Alexander L. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2006
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are both innovative behavioral treatments that incorporate mindfulness practices and acceptance-based interventions into their treatment packages. Although there are many similarities between these treatments, including the fact that they are part of a newer "wave" in…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Therapy, Counseling Techniques, Intervention
Hesser, Hugo; Gustafsson, Tore; Lunden, Charlotte; Henrikson, Oskar; Fattahi, Kidjan; Johnsson, Erik; Westin, Vendela Zetterqvist; Carlbring, Per; Maki-Torkko, Elina; Kaldo, Viktor; Andersson, Gerhard – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2012
Objective: Our aim in this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects on global tinnitus severity of 2 Internet-delivered psychological treatments, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), in guided self-help format. Method: Ninety-nine participants (mean age = 48.5 years; 43% female) who were…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Therapy, Quality of Life
Yadavaia, James E.; Hayes, Steven C. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2012
This study evaluated the effectiveness of 6 to 10 sessions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for self-stigma around sexual orientation linked to same-sex attraction (what has generally been referred to as internalized homophobia; IH) in a concurrent multiple-baseline across-participants design. Three men and 2 women showed sizeable…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Therapy, Homosexuality