Is it time to act? The potential of acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological problems following acquired brain injury
Overview
This review paper evaluates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a potential intervention for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). It contrasts traditional cognitive behavioral therapy with the ACT paradigm, outlining the theoretical rationale for its use in helping patients with mild to moderate ABI re-engage in valued life activities. The authors highlight emerging evidence supporting mindfulness-based approaches and call for rigorous research to test ACT's efficacy within multimodal rehabilitation programs.
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- Author
- Maria Kangas (Macquarie University), Skye McDonald (UNSW Sydney)
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- 2011-01-18
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- bronze
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- 10.1080/09602011.2010.540920
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- 138
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@article{allodium:2dfe92bf79cd4765,
title = {Is it time to act? The potential of acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological problems following acquired brain injury},
author = {Maria Kangas and Skye McDonald},
year = {2011},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1080/09602011.2010.540920},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2010.540920}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Is it time to act? The potential of acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological problems following acquired brain injury AU - Kangas, Maria AU - McDonald, Skye PY - 2011 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1080/09602011.2010.540920 UR - https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2010.540920 ER -
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Kangas, M., & McDonald, S. (2011). Is it time to act? The potential of acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological problems following acquired brain injury. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2010.540920
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