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

Psychological inflexibility and experiential avoidance are key constructs in the Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model of behavior change. Wolgast (2014) questioned the …

Experiential avoidance (EA) has been conceptualized as the tendency to avoid negative
internal experiences and is an important concept in numerous conceptualizations of …

Several empirical studies have shown that personal characteristics act as differential
variables, which determine how pain is experienced and how the chronic pain patient …

Self-reports are typically used to assess public speaking anxiety. In this study, we examined
whether self-report, observer report, and behavioral and physiological reactivity were …

Psychological research suggests that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), used alone or in
combination with medical therapy, is the most effective treatment for depression. Recent …

Previous research suggests that acceptance is a promising alternative to distraction and
control techniques in successfully coping with pain. Acceptance interventions based upon …

Mindfulness-based interventions have been developed for a wide range of problems,
disorders, and populations and are increasingly available in a variety of settings. Empirically …

This paper traces the developmental history of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
from its beginning as comprehensive distancing to its current form and status. It is …

Public speaking is an important skill for university students to learn and practice as they
progress through education and into their careers. However, individuals often avoid facing …