Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapies in Practice

“This book is timely and innovative in its approach to clinical work. It is a very thorough, well-researched, and scientifically sound book with a plethora of references. This is certainly gratifying and sets it apart from other books aimed at the practicing clinician….This book is an informative and well-researched approach to an exciting and promising area of practice. It is likely to deepen the clinical understanding of the beginning clinician or postdoctoral candidate.” ― PsycCRITIQUES Published On: 2010-07-24

“The book provided a robust introduction to Mindfulness, including a section on the current evidence base for the approach. It goes on to take the reader through the process of therapy from the initial history taking to evaluation of the therapy and relapse prevention. Each section is thorough but readable and the incorporation of case studies and examples of therapeutic dialogue is well balanced. The text provides a detailed section on the assessment process and tailoring of the approach to suit individuals. The chapter focusing on cultural considerations is a great asset to the book and helps to make the book relevant to professionals working within diverse communities. The book reads very well and provides a good explanation of mindfulness giving it a broad appeal to a range of professionals….The extensive supply of handouts, information sheets, and self-assessment documents provides a great resource base for therapy….A thorough yet accessible guide to Mindful and Acceptance based therapy for both the experienced therapist and the curious trainee.” ― Journal of Mental Health Published On: 2010-07-24

“Students have expressed a need for a unifying framework, through which they can sufficiently support and challenge clients to expand their affective, cognitive, and behavioral skills and experiences. The text of Roemer and Orsillo provides just the answer. All readers―whether students, practitioners, or educators―can benefit from the well-supported theoretical grounding of the mindfulness and acceptance-based behavioral therapeutic (ABBT) approaches provided as well as the detailed description and synthesis of numerous, evidence-based practices associated with both. Although any of the 11 chapters…can stand alone as a credible source of indispensable information, read together in their entirety, they offer the reader a practical and easily accessible means to integrate mindfulness and ABBT approaches in their clinical work with clients.” ― The Family Journal Published On: 2010-07-24

“A well-written, comprehensive, and consumer-friendly guide to mindfulness-and acceptance-based behavioral therapies….The authors incorporate material from a range of evidence-based interventions….In this way, the authors make the book relevant to clinicians interested in learning about important elements and principles across the range of existing mindfulness- and acceptance-based therapies….This book provides a useful guide for clinicians who are interested in learning about and utilizing mindfulness-and acceptance-based therapeutic concepts, and it would make a valuable addition to any clinician’s library.” ― Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Published On: 2010-07-24

“Strong and insightful both on theory and practice. The book includes an abundance of useful and reproducible handouts, which form an integral part of mindfulness and acceptance therapy; both self-monitoring forms and psycho-educational materials….It also provides an enlightening overview of the similarities and differences between the initially bewildering array of approaches within the ‘family’: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and of course the original cognitive therapy (CT)….A comprehensive guide is given to assessment, case conceptualization, and the treatment itself….I encourage all mental health practitioners to read it.” ― CounsellingResource.com Published On: 2009-06-03