Therapie-Tools Akzeptanz- und Commitmenttherapie

To lead a fulfilled and happy life, it is not necessary to avoid or change difficult thoughts and feelings. Instead, it makes sense to view them for what they are: merely thoughts and feelings that do not have to dictate one's actions. Patients learn how to implement this approach in their own lives and align their actions with personal values and goals in therapy based on the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) approach. An accepting attitude towards oneself and a values-oriented life are the goals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Rather than avoiding difficult thoughts and feelings, they should be regarded as what they are—just thoughts and feelings that do not have to determine one's actions. In the second edition, Matthias Wengenroth processes numerous new insights for the application of ACT. This volume of the "Therapy Tools" series provides psychotherapists with a wealth of materials to integrate ACT elements into their therapy sessions. New worksheets are available on the following topics: - Problem and goal analysis - Progress monitoring - Interpersonal issues - Helpful metaphors - Dealing with crises and difficult emotions - Self-motivation. Contents include: I Acceptance and Willingness - II Defusion - III Present Moment Awareness - IV Self as Context - V Values - VI Commitment - VII Diagnostics.