Full Description
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Christian Clients: A Faith-Based Workbook, Second Edition, is an indispensable companion for mental health professionals and their clients. The new edition includes updated discussions in each chapter and more than twenty-five new and updated exercises.
The workbook offers a basic overview of the goals of ACT, including concepts that overlap with Christianity. Chapters devoted to each of the six ACT processes include biblical examples, equivalent concepts from the writings of contemplative Christians, worksheets for clients to better understand and apply the material, and strategies for clients to integrate a Christian worldview with ACT processes. Each chapter also includes several exercises devoted to contemplative practices and other psychospiritual interventions.
Contents
Introduction 1. The Problem of Psychological Pain 2. The Problem of Avoidance 3. Defusion and Watchfulness 4. Acceptance and Endurance 5. Present-Moment Awareness and Practicing God's Presence 6. The Transcendent Self and the Contemplative Self 7. Values and Biblical Virtues 8. Committed Action and Following Jesus
