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Caitlin McLean1, Victoria M Follette1
1a Department of Psychology , University of Nevada, Reno , Reno , Nevada , USA.
Abstract:
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT; Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 2012) is proposed as a nonpathologizing approach to trauma-related problems. ACT has at its core a functional approach to understanding the human condition such that problems are maintained by functional processes, such as avoidance. Treatment focuses on these processes to institute change, stepping away from directly pursuing symptoms as an evaluative outcome. A collaborative, client-centered approach is used in defining valued life directions and committing to action based on those values. ACT presents a method of approaching trauma-related problems that is structured to support a client in finding a life beyond trauma that has value.
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