Steven C. Hayes Bücher

Was macht es so schwer, das Leben zu genießen? Oft sehen wir alles durch eine düstere Brille aus negativen Gefühlen und Gedanken. Wir kämpfen verzweifelt dagegen und versuchen, mögliche schmerzliche Erlebnisse zu vermeiden. Das will die Akzeptanz- und Commitment-Therapie (ACT) verändern. Wenn Menschen lernen, negative Gedanken, Gefühle und Ereignisse anzunehmen und „von außen“ offen und neugierig zu betrachten, anstatt sich in in sinnloser Abwehr aufzureiben, entsteht Spielraum für Veränderung. Sie entdecken in der Therapie persönliche Werte und lernen, sich bewusst für dazu passende Verhaltensweisen zu entscheiden. Neue Herausforderungen wird das Leben immer stellen – ACT hilft dabei, sie als Chance für persönliches Wachstum anzunehmen.

Das perfekte Leben gibt es nicht, erfüllt kann es trotz mancher Herausforderung dennoch sein. Stressphasen, chronische Schmerzen, Krankheiten und Beziehungsprobleme sind für viele Menschen ungeliebte Aspekte des Lebens, an deren Verschwinden sie unermüdlich und oft vergeblich feilen. Steven C. Hayes hat über 30 Jahre seines Forscherlebens der Frage gewidmet, wie wir der Tyrannei der Selbstoptimierung entkommen. Wie wir ungebetene Elemente unseres Lebens akzeptieren lernen und die dadurch freigesetzte Kraft für anderes nutzen. Der Anstoß für seine Psychologie der Akzeptanz und Flexibilität waren seine eigenen Panikattacken, die er auf herkömmlichem Weg nicht bekämpfen konnte. »Kurswechsel im Kopf« erzählt von der Leidenschaft eines außergewöhnlichen Forschers und gibt durch Strategien der ACT Impulse, das Leben in all seinen Facetten zu akzeptieren und neu auszurichten.

Focusing on the innovative approach of process-based therapy (PBT), this workbook provides mental health professionals with a detailed framework for understanding its theoretical foundations. Renowned psychologists Steven C. Hayes and Stefan G. Hofmann present practical strategies and a step-by-step guide to help clinicians create personalized treatment plans that address their clients' specific needs, enhancing their therapeutic practice and effectiveness.

The book offers a simple and accessible approach to a complex subject, making it ideal for readers seeking clarity and understanding. It breaks down intricate concepts into easy-to-digest information, emphasizing practical applications. Engaging examples and relatable scenarios enhance the learning experience, ensuring that readers can grasp the material effortlessly. This resource is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their knowledge in a straightforward manner.

Focusing on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices that have established ACT as a leading therapeutic approach. It outlines the core concepts and techniques that facilitate meaningful change in individuals, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, mindfulness, and commitment to personal values. By integrating theory with practical applications, it aims to equip practitioners with the tools necessary to effectively implement ACT in their work.

Empirical research supports the effectiveness of specific components found in this book, demonstrating their utility beyond therapeutic settings. Studies have shown that techniques like acceptance, mindfulness, and defusion can help individuals manage distress from various sources, including anxiety and physical discomfort. The book includes exercises and metaphors, such as the quicksand and leaves on a stream metaphors, which have been validated through trials involving both clinical patients and normal populations. These findings suggest practical applications for the material presented.

In this landmark book, the originator and pioneering researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lays out the psychological flexibility skills that make it one of the most powerful approaches research has yet to offer. Science shows that they are useful in virtually every area--mental health, physical health, social processes, and performance.ance.

Metaphors and exercises play an incredibly important part in the successful delivery of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These powerful tools go far in helping clients connect with their values and give them the motivation needed to make a real, conscious commitment to change. Unfortunately, many of the metaphors that clinicians use have become stale and ineffective. That’s why you need fresh, new resources for your professional library. In this breakthrough book, two ACT researchers provide an essential A-Z resource guide that includes tons of new metaphors and experiential exercises to help promote client acceptance, defusion from troubling thoughts, and values-based action. The book also includes scripts tailored to different client populations, and special metaphors and exercises that address unique problems that may sometimes arise in your therapy sessions. Several ACT texts and workbooks have been published for the treatment of a variety of psychological problems. However, no one resource exists where you can find an exhaustive list of metaphors and experiential exercises geared toward the six core elements of ACT. Whether you are treating a client with anxiety, depression, trauma, or an eating disorder, this book will provide you with the skills needed to improve lives, one exercise at a time. With a special foreword by ACT cofounder Steven C. Hayes, PhD, this book is a must-have for any ACT Practitioner.

Focusing on core competencies in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this essential resource is edited by Steven C. Hayes and Stefan G. Hofmann. It aligns with new training standards from The Inter-Organizational Task Force on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology Doctoral Education. The book integrates insights from the behavioral, cognitive, and acceptance and mindfulness approaches, featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, making it a pivotal guide for practitioners and students alike.