[Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Theoretical background and practice].

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Behavioral Therapy
• Third-Wave Therapies

Background:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a prominent third-wave behavioral therapy.
• ACT is distinguished by its extensive research and therapist adoption.
• Its theoretical framework is explicitly detailed, guiding therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive overview of ACT in Hungarian.
• To describe ACT's theoretical underpinnings and philosophical basis.
• To detail ACT's clinical techniques, efficacy, and current status in Hungary.

Main Methods:

• Review of ACT's theoretical and philosophical background.
• Description of ACT's psychopathological model focusing on psychological inflexibility.
• Explanation of ACT's clinical interventions centered on acceptance, defusion, and values.

Main Results:

• ACT posits that attempts to control internal experiences (psychological inflexibility) cause suffering.
• ACT interventions aim to increase psychological flexibility.
• The article details ACT's efficacy and its application in Hungary.

Conclusions:

• ACT offers a framework for understanding and treating psychological problems.
• Key ACT strategies involve acceptance, defusion, and commitment to values.
• The article provides a thorough introduction to ACT for a Hungarian audience.