TY - BOOK ID - 77969626 TI - The big book of ACT metaphors AU - Stoddard, Jill A AU - Afari, Niloofar PY - 2014 SN - 1608825302 9781608825301 9781608825318 1608825310 9781608825295 1608825299 PB - Oakland, CA DB - UniCat KW - Acceptance and commitment therapy. KW - ACT (Psychotherapy) KW - Behavior therapy KW - Cognitive therapy KW - Commitment (Psychology) KW - Self-acceptance UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:77969626 AB - The use of metaphors is fundamental in the successful delivery of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), but for many ACT therapists, they often become over-used, stale, and less effective as time wears on. The Big Book of ACT Metaphors is an essential A-Z resource guide that includes new metaphors and experiential exercises to help promote client acceptance, defusion from troubling thoughts, and values-based action. The book also includes scripts tailored to different client populations. Whether treating a client with anxiety, depression, trauma, or an eating disorder, ER -