Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy presents a comprehensive psychotherapeutic framework focused on increasing psychological flexibility. The authors outline functional contextualism and relational frame theory as the philosophical and linguistic foundations of the model. The text details clinical methods designed to help clients accept difficult internal experiences rather than fighting them. Practitioners learn specific strategies including mindfulness, acceptance exercises, and value clarification to promote meaningful behavioral change. The volume serves as a foundational guide for mental health professionals seeking to integrate mindfulness and behavioral science.

by Steven C. Hayes

American Psychological Association · First published 1999 · 168 pages