Unlocking Personal Growth through Crisis Integration with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Personal crises can be a transformative catalyst for learning and growth, but for individuals struggling with mental disorders, navigating these challenging situations can be overwhelming. In the midst of time-limited conversations or limited visits, it’s essential to find effective ways to mitigate the negative impact and foster meaningful opportunities for growth.

A Practical Guide to Crisis Integration with ACT

Healthcare professionals will find a comprehensive and evidence-based guide in Crisis Integration With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Theory and Practice. This book introduces the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model, demonstrating its application to crisis studies and integration into clinical practice. Through engaging clinical dialogues, based on real-world clinical practice, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the ACT model and its effectiveness in crisis situations.

Core Processes of ACT in Crisis Integration

• Mindfulness: Understanding predictive coding and non-systematic interoceptive exposure to cultivate mindfulness, essential for navigating acute and chronic crises.
• Self-Compassion: The critical role of bringing affection and kindness to oneself during intense turmoil, fostering acceptance and growth.
• Engagement with Life: The importance of controlling one’s behavior in the midst of crisis-provoking events, promoting a sense of empowerment and control.

By combining crisis science, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and mindfulness practices, this volume offers a simplified and accessible approach to conceptualizing and addressing complex clinical presentations. Healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, psychologists, psychotherapists, and others, will find a practical and applicable framework for supporting their patients through any crisis situation.

Book Details

Published by Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc (1st edition, June 29, 2023)

Language: English

Paperback: 235 pages

ISBN-10: 161537325X

ISBN-13: 978-1615373253