This article analyzes the general empirical evidence concerning Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT). In the first place, a brief description of the ACT philosophical 

Chronic pain is an affliction that affects a large proportion of the general population and is
often accompanied by a myriad of negative emotional, cognitive, and physical effects 

Mindfulness meditation interventions—which train skills in monitoring present-moment
experiences with a lens of acceptance—have shown promise for increasing positive 

Pain is a complex stressor that presents a significant challenge to most aspects of
functioning and contributes to substantial physical, psychological, occupational, and 

This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Chronic Pain Acceptance
Questionnaire (CPAQ) in a mixed chronic pain, Internet sample and sought to develop a 

Pain is a complex construct that contributes to profound physical and psychological
dysfunction, particularly in individuals coping with chronic pain. The current paper builds 

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has made important contributions to chronic pain
management, but the process by which it is effective is not clear. Recently, strong arguments 

Considered the most comprehensive handbook in the field, this rich resource reviews the
biological, psychological, and social factors that affect health, health behavior, and illness 

Over the past decade, the importance of acceptance of chronic pain has been demonstrated.
Acceptance has often been assessed using the 20-item, two-factor Chronic Pain Acceptance 

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of an Acceptance Commitment Therapy based self-
help book for people with chronic pain. Method This was a randomized 2 group study