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Cultural adaptations of acceptance and commitment therapy

  • Akihiko Masuda
  • , Lucas Morgan
  • , Samuel D. Spencer
  • , Joanne Qina'au
  • , Duckhyun Jo

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review

Abstract

ACT is best understood functionally and contextually as the purposeful behavior of a clinician in a therapeutic context that is both principle-informed and experientially guided. From a functional and contextual account, every ACT case is subject to cultural adaptation because no two individuals have identical learning histories and situational contexts. If ACT is practiced functionally and contextually, no additional guidelines for cultural adaptation are needed. What is extremely difficult, however, is to practice and embody ACT functionally and contextually. The article offers some insights into how a clinician stays connected with the therapeutic context with a given client functionally and contextually. © Oxford University Press 2023. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Oxford Handbook of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
EditorsMichael P. Twohig, Michael E. Levin, Julie M. Petersen
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages662-679
ISBN (Electronic)9780197550106
ISBN (Print)9780197550076
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jul 2023
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameOxford Library of Psychology

Research Keywords

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Cultural adaptation
  • Cultural competence
  • Cultural humility
  • Functional contextualism

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