{"product_id":"the-heart-of-act-developing-a-flexible-process-based-and-client-centered-practice-using-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-9781684030392","title":"The Heart of ACT: Developing a Flexible, Process-Based, and Client-Centered Practice Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of ACT\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) trainer Robyn Walser explores ACT as a process-based therapy incorporating interpersonal, intrapersonal, and overarching and ongoing processes, as well as the integration of six core components of psychological flexibility to connect clinicians to the dynamic and relational implementation of ACT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging clinical scenarios, therapeutic insights, and supervision dialogues are offered to help clinicians move beyond their conceptual understanding of ACT principles to master the nuances of the therapeutic relationship at the heart of ACT. Using the tips and strategies in this professional guide, you'll develop a flexible, grounded, and client-centered practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this comprehensive resource, you'll learn to cultivate an organic, process-driven practice, grounded in the heart of the therapeutic relationship and responsive to clients in the moment. \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of ACT\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to mimic the supervision experience by presenting material in thought-provoking chapters grounded in real-life clinical situations and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you'll also find supervision dialogues inspired by Walser's work with her supervisees, Carlton Coulter and Manuela O'Connell. Carlton and Manuela comment and ask questions related to the material in the book and their own ACT learning process. These are then addressed by Walser in a dialogue designed to assist clinicians in connecting to the material. These sections mimic the helpful mentoring process of one-on-one training and supervision, and offer insights into specific therapeutic challenges that can unfold in structured conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the applications of ACT grow, so does the need for up-to-date professional resources. Unlike many advanced ACT books that focus on procedures and techniques, \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of ACT\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the heart of the therapeutic relationship, as well as the \"soft skills\" that are difficult to describe, but which often mark the difference between a merely good clinician and an excellent one. If you're looking to take your ACT delivery to a new, exciting level, this book is a must-have addition to your professional library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobyn D. Walser, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is codirector of the Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinic, staff psychologist at the National Center for PTSD Dissemination and Training Division, and assistant clinical professor in the department of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she maintains an international training, consulting, and therapy practice. Walser is developing innovative ways to translate science into practice, with a focus on the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge and treatment interventions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Foreword writer \u003cb\u003eSteven C. Hayes, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Nevada Foundation Professor in the department of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. An author of forty-one books and more than 575 scientific articles, he has shown in his research how language and thought leads to human suffering, and has developed acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)--a powerful therapy method that is useful in a wide variety of areas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Contributing writer\u003cb\u003e Manuela O'Connell, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is an ACT therapist and protégé of Robyn Walser who lives in Buenos Aires. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Contributing writer \u003cb\u003eCarlton Coulter, DClinPsy\u003c\/b\u003e, is a clinical psychologist and specialist in the field of adult mental health with more than fifteen years' experience.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Context Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50475217092882,"sku":"9781684030392","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5ee9f3cc-e60b-4844-bfd9-c389251d719a.jpg?v=1730232355","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-heart-of-act-developing-a-flexible-process-based-and-client-centered-practice-using-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-9781684030392","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}