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Assessment

Valued Living Questionnaire (Version 2) | Wilson, Groom | 2002
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Case Conceptualization / Case Formulation

The brief case conceptualization worksheet
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Passengers-on-the-bus metaphor
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Outline of ACT assessment / case formulation process
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Outline of ACT assessment / case formulation process | Jason Luoma
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ACT simple case formulation | Julian McNally
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ACT case formulation template adapted for clients with visible differences
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ACT case formulation sheet | David Gillanders
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A quick guide to ACT case conceptualization | Russ Harris | 2009
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Information Handouts

ACT handouts | Russ Harris | 2007
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Information (Professional)

Acceptance and commitment therapy in the treatment of chronic pain | Dahl, Lundgren
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Presentations

Mastering the metaphor | Colleen Ehrnstrom | 2011
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Advanced ACT workshop | Russ Harris (2017)
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Self-Help Programmes

6 ACT conversations | RMIT University | 2006
- 1. Language creates conflict
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- 2. Action & experience versus thought & emotion
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- 3. Acceptance, willingness and inclusion
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- 4. Mindfulness & being present
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- 5. Your values & direction
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- 6. Committed action
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Treatment Guide

Mindfulness and acceptance-based group therapy for social anxiety disorder: a treatment manual | Fleming, Kocovski | 2009
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ACT in the treatment of chronic pain | JoAnn Dahl & Thomas Lundgren
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ACT for OCD | Michael Twohig | 2004
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ACT for diabetes self-management | Gregg, Hayes & Callaghan
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ACT for chronic pain | Lance McCracken | 2015
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Video

The Unwelcome Party Guest – An Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Metaphor | Joe Oliver
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The Three Main Parts Of Your Brain | Russ Harris
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The Struggle Switch | Russ Harris
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The Stageshow Metaphor | Russ Harris
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The Limbic Brain And Its Role In Trauma | Russ Harris
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Learning ACT: An Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Skills Training Manual | Luoma, Hayes, Walser | 2007
- Part 1: Introduction
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- Part 2: Developing Acceptance/Willingness
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- Part 3: Undermining Cognitive Fusion
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- Part 4: Getting In Contact With The Present Moment
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- Part 5: Distinguishing Conceptualized Self From Self-As-Context
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- Part 6: Defining Valued Directions
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- Part 7: Building Patterns Of Committed Action
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- Part 8: The ACT Therapeutic Stance
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- Part 9: Bringing It All Together
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The Values-Focused vs The Goals-Focused Life | Russ Harris
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Animation: Demons on the Boat metaphor – which outlines how an alternative, more accepting stance towards difficult thoughts, emotions or sensations can facilitate action towards values YouTube
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Worksheets

Worksheets from the Happiness Trap including Values, Defusion, and Experiential Avoidance exercises | Russ Harris | 2008
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Unmet Emotional Needs

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Being With Difficulty (Audio)

Body Scan (Audio)

Developing Psychological Flexibility

Magnification And Minimization

Mindful Attention (Audio)

Mindfulness In Everyday Life (Audio)

Mindfulness Of Breath (Long Version) (Audio)

Mindfulness Of Breath (Short Version) (Audio)

Mindfulness Of Sounds And Thoughts (Audio)

Raisin Exercise (Audio)

Starvation Syndrome – The Effects of Semi-Starvation

Thinking Versus Sensing (Audio)

Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (Second Edition): Client Workbook

Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (Second Edition): Therapist Guide

Values: Connecting To What Matters