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Best books to learn Acceptance and commitment therapy, in order
ACT is a behavioural therapy that does not try to argue you out of unwanted thoughts or get rid of anxiety. It works instead on psychological flexibility — noticing thoughts as thoughts, dropping the struggle with feelings, and acting on what you actually value while the discomfort is still present.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Best Books on ACT, in Order
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- How should I approach learning acceptance and commitment therapy?
- ACT is a behavioural therapy that does not try to argue you out of unwanted thoughts or get rid of anxiety. It works instead on psychological flexibility — noticing thoughts as thoughts, dropping the struggle with feelings, and acting on what you actually value while the discomfort is still present.
- What's a good book to start acceptance and commitment therapy with?
- A strong starting point is Relational frame theory by Steven C. Hayes. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.