The Complete Guide to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - by Jessica Borushok (Paperback)

About the Book

Are you interested in utilizing ACT in your therapy practice but struggling with the nondiagnostic framework? Do you wish you could get more hands-on experience to translate ACT concepts into real life? What if you could find a solution to these needs ... in a book? The Complete Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy provides this very solution with its unique interactive design, which doesn't just teach you ACT - it trains you in it. Filled with skill-building exercises, quizzes, scripts, and practice worksheets for new and seasoned clinicians alike, this book shifts the focus from "learning" to "doing" so you can: - Introduce ACT to clients and get buy-in for therapy - Approach diagnosis, intake, and treatment planning from an ACT perspective - Use complete visual representations to map out abstract ACT concepts - Integrate ACT-consistent practices into your treatment setting's policies and requirements - Create impactful metaphors that connect with clients - Adapt skills from other disciplines into the ACT framework - Navigate common pitfalls and roadblocks in your ACT practice - And more! Just as clients must put in the work to make meaningful progress in therapy, you must put in the work to successfully (and flexibly!) implement ACT in practice. Let this book show you how.

Book Synopsis

Are you interested in utilizing ACT in your therapy practice but struggling with the nondiagnostic framework? Do you wish you could get more hands-on experience to translate ACT concepts into real life?

What if you could find a solution to these needs . . . in a book?

The Complete Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy provides this very solution with its unique interactive design, which doesn't just teach you ACT--it trains you in it.

Filled with skill-building exercises, quizzes, scripts, and practice worksheets for new and seasoned clinicians alike, this book shifts the focus from "learning" to "doing" so you can:

• Introduce ACT to clients and get buy-in for therapy
• Approach diagnosis, intake, and treatment planning from an ACT perspective
• Use complete visual representations to map out abstract ACT concepts
• Integrate ACT-consistent practices into your treatment setting's policies and requirements
• Create impactful metaphors that connect with clients
• Adapt skills from other disciplines into the ACT framework
• Navigate common pitfalls and roadblocks in your ACT practice
• And more!

Just as clients must put in the work to make meaningful progress in therapy, you must put in the work to successfully (and flexibly!) implement ACT in practice. Let this book show you how.

Review Quotes

"The Complete Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy lives up to its name--an insightful, comprehensive resource. Jessica Borushok masterfully presents both the original ACT model and its extensions in a clear, engaging, and highly accessible manner. What sets this book apart is its interactive approach, allowing therapists to not only grasp the concepts but also to immerse themselves fully in the experience of ACT. This guide fosters a deep, functional, and flexible understanding of ACT therapy, making it a valuable resource for any practitioner. I wholeheartedly recommend this book!"

--Jennifer L. Patterson, PsyD, author of The ACT Workbook for Behavioral Addictions

"The Complete Guide to ACT is an impressively well-crafted, hands-on guide that seamlessly bridges ACT theory and practice. This book doesn't just teach ACT--it trains you in it. With engaging exercises, clear explanations, and practical tools, Dr. Borushok makes psychological flexibility more than a concept--it becomes an accessible skill clinicians can integrate into their work immediately. Whether you're new to ACT or a seasoned practitioner, this book will sharpen your skills and deepen your impact. A must-read for any clinician committed to meaningful, effective therapy."

--Daniel J. Moran, PhD, BCBA-D, ACBS-recognized ACT trainer and author of Finding Your Why and Finding Your Way

"The Complete Guide to ACT offers a fresh, inspiring, and creative perspective that is sure to enliven the clinical hour for both therapist and client. Whether you are new to the model or a seasoned clinician looking for some new inspiration, this book needs to be in your hands. Jessica Borushok has gifted us with an innovative metaphor, the playbook, that is guaranteed to bring the processes to life, either as written or customized and adapted to suit your needs. There is a depth to Jessica's clinical examples and guidance that reassures us that we are learning from someone who is immersed in the work."

--Dr. Sheri Turrell, PhD, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, coauthor of ACT for Adolescents and The ACT Relationship Skills Workbook for Teens, and creator of the Choose Your Life online self-help course for teens

"An excellent introduction to ACT--easy to read and easy to implement. Packed full of powerful tools, techniques, and strategies to foster profound and meaningful changes in your clients, this step-by-step guide is an invaluable resource for any type of health practitioner. Highly recommended!"

--Dr. Russ Harris, author of ACT Made Simple and The Happiness Trap

"ACT is a cutting-edge, well-researched therapeutic approach for making life more fulfilling, yet it is often challenging to implement because it goes beyond just using words and thinking. In The Complete Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dr. Jessica Borushok does much more than list ACT techniques--she provides a clear understanding of how the principles work. The concepts are brought to life through engaging case example dialogues, practice exercises, and concise chapter summaries. The sometimes-technical jargon of ACT is presented in a natural way that makes it easily digestible for therapists and clients alike. Whether you are new to ACT or a long-time practitioner, you will find much to value in this book!"

--Richard Sears, PsyD, author of ACT with Anxiety and The ACT Flip Chart

"Dr. Borushok has achieved something remarkable here--a book that doesn't just teach you about ACT but trains you in it. The Complete Guide to ACT is clear, concise, and a joy to read. Dr. Borushok creates engaging opportunities to practice new skills by deftly weaving together real therapeutic conversations with thoughtful exercises. If you are new to ACT and want to develop your skills, this is the book you've been looking for."

--Jennifer Kemp, MPsych, clinical psychologist, author of The ACT Workbook for Perfectionism, and coauthor of The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD

"Writing an easy-to-digest introduction to ACT that holds strong to the rigorous scientific work that supports the model is something many have tried but few have pulled off. Dr. Borushok does it here in this primer that belongs on any ACT clinician's shelf."

--Jacob Martinez, MA, LPC, theactmatrix.com

About the Author

Jessica Borushok, PhD, is a psychologist in private practice specializing in anxiety and chronic health conditions in adults. She received her PhD in clinical psychology with an emphasis in behavioral medicine from Bowling Green State University. She trained in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospitals, chronic pain clinics, primary care, group practice, long-term acute care, nursing homes, and weight loss programs, before starting her private practice. Jessica is a peer-reviewed ACT trainer. She is an award-winning author and the coauthor of three ACT books and one card deck. In addition to training mental health professionals, Jessica teaches ACT to the public through her YouTube channel, The ACT Therapist. Jessica lives in the states with her husband and adorable pup.