a clinician's guide to assessing, observing, & supporting change in your client /
John T. Blackledge
179 pages ;
26 cm
Context Press mastering ACT series
Includes bibliographical references and index
What is cognitive defusion? -- The role of cognitive defusion in acceptance and commitment therapy -- The role of defusion in mindfulness-based, cognitive behavior, and other therapies -- Laying the foundation for defusion -- Introducing defusion in treatment -- Defusion metaphors -- Changing language parameters -- Getting distance from thoughts -- Undermining verbal rules and narratives -- Assessing cognitive defusion and its effects