The impact of steven hayes as you can see, steven hayes did not just address his own panic attacks and anxiety disorder but also gave additional tools and a model for therapists to use to help their clients connect with their thoughts and values, as well as create a plan of action to address the aspects of avoidance or negativity coming from. Outlines how the core act processes can be applied to religious and spiritual care approaches. Steven c hayes 1982 was the proponent of acceptance and commitment therapy. But if youre not sure whether act is an approach that is right for you, you might want to read the article by russ harris, as well as the i nterview by steven hayes. Hayes also presents an array of tools to help change our relationship with our ongoing experience and develop our psychological flexibility. About a liberated mind in all my years studying personal growth, acceptance and commitment therapy is one of the most useful tools ive ever come across, and in this book, dr. Act as a form of processbased therapy by steven hayes. Another guide for applying act to your work is learning act. Steven hayes on acceptance and commitment therapy act.
Pdf acceptance and commitment therapy researchgate. Each article illuminates the mindfulness and acceptancebased treatments that work. The first book to adapt act principles to dealing with anger. Hayes has 96 books on goodreads with 45761 ratings. Hayess most popular book is get out of your mind and into your life. Hayes joins us to discuss the foundations act acceptance and commitment therapy and the limits of cbt. As russ harris writes, acceptance and commitment therapy, known as act pronounced as the word act is a mindfulnessbased behavioral therapy that challenges the ground rules. Steve is the founder of acceptance and commitment therapy act. Through these selected papers, hayes again revisits the theoretical struggles between behavioral and cognitivebehavior theories, taking us from the 1980s into present day, discussing the breakthroughs and follies. We began doing outcome studies in earnest at the turn of the century. Hayes is a foundation professor of psychology at the university of nevada. A liberated mind is a fitting legacy for steven hayes who has dedicated so many years to academic research in the service of others. Each article illuminates the mindfulness and acceptancebased treatments that work best for particular. Hayes, phd, is nevada foundation professor in the department of psychology at the university of nevada, reno.
Hayes is a thoughtful glimpse into the intellectual development and scientific evolution of one of the past centurys most prominent psychologists, clinicans, philosophers, behaviorists, and advocates for the advancement of the human condition and alleviation of suffering. The essential guide to act by hayes, dr steven isbn. Act was developed into a more organized system by steven s students and colleagues, including especially kirk strosahl and kelly wilson coauthors of the original book on act in 1999. Dr steven hayes on act, ocd and living a meaningful life in episode 4 of the ocd stories podcast i got the honour of chatting with dr steven c hayes. Hayes, who is nevada foundation professor and director of clinical training at the department of psychology at the university of nevada. Hayes is one of the founders of acceptance and commitment therapy act and this is his second time on the show. Whether youre hearing about act for the first time or already have formal training, this workshop can take your skills to the next level. I highly recommend this book, and hope many more will join the act journey towards liberated minds. An acceptance and commitment therapy skillstraining manual for therapists by jason luoma, steven c.
What do evolutionary science and contextual behavioral science have in common. Hayes is a compilation of his most pivotal articles written from 19822012. The result of the nevada conference on acceptance and change, held at the university of nevada in january of 1993, this book explores the results of clinical empirical investigations into acceptancebased psychotherapeutic treatment methods. In 1999 the first academic book on act appeared, followed by the first rft book in 2001, and then work really began to take off. Hayes is nevada foundation professor at the department of psychology at the university of nevada. Hayes, phd, is nevada foundation professor in the department of. Hayes is an american clinical psychologist and nevada foundation professor at the university of nevada, reno department of psychology, where he is a faculty member in their ph. He is known for devising a behavior analysis of human language and cognition called relational frame theory. Hayes describes psychological flexibility, shows why its so important and how act fosters our development of it. Having read some of the authors previous books and struggled to really grasp the intricacies of act, i am delighted that steve hayes has written. An author of 46 books and nearly 650 scientific articles, his career has focused on an analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and the application of this to the understanding and. Steven hayes department of psychology university of. The new acceptance and commitment therapy, and learning act. By changing how you act on a daily basis, you can shape and influence the quality of your life.
His career has focused on the analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and the application of this to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering. An acceptance and commitment therapy skills training manual for therapists context nhp context nhp, and more on. In 1999 the first academic book on act appeared, followed. This book is a major contribution to act professional literature. Cognitive defusion with steven hayes, phd a basic act treatment using the six processes above might look as follows. It is an empiricallybased psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies mixed in different ways with commitment and behaviorchange strategies, to increase psychological flexibility.
He initially called it comprehensive distancing because act helped people get rid of the thoughts that pulled them back. The list will continue to expand, so make sure to check back from time to time for more tools and resources. Has been tested successfully in a small randomized trial. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international.
The book is so great because of the way steve hayes skilfully walks the reader through the science and practice of act while keeping it authentic and genuine. Hayes the first book to adapt act principles to dealing with anger. Steven hayes, codeveloper of acceptance and commitment therapy act, about the future of evidencebased therapy. He is the founder of the act model, and author of 35 books and over 500 scientific articles. An author of more than twenty books and more than 325 scientific articles, his career has focused on an analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and the application of this to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering. The new acceptance and commitment therapy by spencer smith, steven c. An author of fortyone books and more than 575 scientific articles, he has shown in his research how language and thought leads to human suffering, and has developed acceptance and commitment therapy acta powerful therapy method that is useful in a wide variety of areas. Hayes, phd, is nevada foundation professor in the department of psychology at the university of nevada. An author of 46 books and nearly 650 scientific articles, he has shown in his. An author of 44 books and nearly 600 scientific articles, he has shown in his research how language and thought leads to human. Hayes foreword by in djvu, doc, txt download e book.
Acceptance and commitment therapy act, cognitivebehavioral cbt, evidencebased. Hayes, kelly wilson, and robyn walser, this essential workshop has been the foundation of act training for thousands of practitioners like you. Hayes, phd, is nevada foundation professor at the department of psychology at the university of nevada. Hayes has 96 books on goodreads with 45474 ratings. Author of 46 books including recently wide acclaimed a liberated mind. Hayes, phd, is nevada foundation professor in the department of psychology at the university of nevada and a codeveloper of act. Hayes, a founder of acceptance and commitment therapy act and a world renowned authority on mindfulnessbased therapy, mindfulness and acceptance for addictive behaviors features chapters by leading substance abuse and addiction researchers. Hayes, including get out of your mind and into your life. Hayes is nevada foundation professor in the behavior analysis program at the department of psychology at the university of nevada. He is known for devising a behavior analysis of human. The principal goal of act is to optimize our inner potential.
Acceptance and commitment therapy act is based on a rather remarkable fact. An easytoread primer on acceptance and commitment therapy the new harbinger made simple series. This book provides an overview of the main influences and basic principles of. How does acceptance and commitment therapy act work. Hayes, this groundbreaking book offers a glimpse into the histories of these two schools of thought, and provides a sound rationale for their reintegration. Hayes describes the core processes involved in effective change and presents a model that breaks free from diagnoses and protocols. An author of fortyone books and more than 575 scientific articles, he has shown in his. Who is steven hayes and what was his impact on psychology. This time, he and eric discuss his new book, a liberated mind. Acceptance and commitment therapy american psychological. Until the last few decades, nearly all empirical psychological investigations focused only on direct, changeoriented techniques. Hayes ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. A practical guide to acceptance and commitment therapy steven. His career has focused on the analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and its application to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering.
Hofmann, and based on the new training standards developed by the interorganizational task force on cognitive and behavioral psychology doctoral education, this groundbreaking textbook presents the core competencies of cognitive behavioral therapy cbt in an innovative, practically applicable way, with contributions from. Clients have o en struggled at great length with their problems and frequently enter treatment with a goal of eliminating painful thoughts or emotions. If you would like a more indepth explanation of how to best use these skills and implement them in your life, click on the section how to use my act tool kit. Acceptance and commitment therapy act is a new, scientifically based. He is the author of 35 books and over 475 scientific articles. Act is a type of behavioral therapy, with its core philosophy which revolves around 1 changing ones relationship with their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to change their content, and 2 turning towards ones suffering in a way that is nonjudgmental and compassionate.
An author of 45 books and over 600 scientific articles, he is especially known for his work on acceptance and commitment therapy or act which is one of the most widely used and researched new. An author of thirtyfour books and more than 470 scientific articles, he has shown in his research how language and thought leads to human suffering, and cofounded act, a powerful therapy method that is useful in a wide variety of areas. The first half of the book outlines the theoretical foundations of act. This book is the most practical clinical guide on acceptance and commit ment. In this inspirational episode, diana interviews dr. His career has focused on an analysis of the nature of human language and cognition and. Hayes has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the field, including the lifetime achievement award from the association for behavioral and cognitive therapies. Act is a type of behavioral therapy, with its core philosophy which revolves around 1 changing ones relationship with their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to change their content, and 2 turning towards ones suffering in a way that is nonjudgmental and.
Even though im just in the middle of the book but i know im going to come back to it again and again thank you. Dec 02, 2005 buy get out of your mind and into your life. It teaches readers how to change their relationship to anger by accepting rather than resisting angry feelings and learning to make valuesbased responses to provocation. You already know that eating greens and exercising is good, whereas smoking and biting. An easytoread primer on acceptance and commitment therapy by steven c. Hayes, who helped develop act, and coauthor jason lillis provide.
The process and practice of mindful change 2 by hayes, steven c. With the help of 26 expert contributors, act architects hayes and strosahl have. Jason lillis, coauthor of this volume, is a former student. Hayes and colleagues have made an excellent contribution with their book acceptance and commitment therapy act by drawing together many years of theoretical work and practice into a very readable work. Acceptance and commitment therapy 2012 by steven c.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Acceptance and commitment therapy act, typically pronounced as the word act is a form of counseling and a branch of clinical behavior analysis. Act was first roughly formulated around 1980 by steven hayes. Dialogue with steven hayes interview conducted by c. Our research program has shown this in thousands of patients, in almost every area of human suffering. Hayes is a clinical psychologist who pioneered acceptance and commitment therapy act. A wide breadth of scholarship is available within this book. Act as a form of processbased therapy by steven hayes suncrest. Hayes born august 12, 1948 is an american clinical psychologist and nevada foundation professor at the university of nevada, reno department of psychology, where he is a faculty member in their ph. Hayes, phd, for this oneofakind workshop designed to establish a foundational understanding of the psychological flexibility model, a beginning set of skills in acceptance and commitment therapy act and beginning. Hayes describes it with more depth and clarity than ever before. How to pivot toward what matters, tells a very personal story about the origin and development of this treatment.
Hayes is able to clearly translate the science and clinical complexity of this treatment into concrete guiding principles for peoples lives. A practical guide to acceptance and commitment therapy. Acceptance and commitment therapy act founder steven hayes discusses the history and evolution of act and its use as a force for social justice in our complex and painfilled modern world. Hayes s most popular book is get out of your mind and into your life.