Table 1: Context of
sessions.
1 |
Ice breaking exercises Asking them to explain why they seek
treatment, what they hope and expect Conceptualization and rational of
therapy Targets and commitments to targets Asking females t to describe problem
one by one and how they interfere with their life explains the
process of recovery and that it may |
2 |
Review last session explain contexts in which problem
occur for client Identify the negative impact of
attempts to control situation |
3 |
Help foster defusion
by using the Physicalizing exercise and having client draw a picture of this object |
4 |
Introduce acceptance as an
alternative to control using the Two Scales metaphor &Trauma on Paper exercise
using the picture giving the
infidelity some type of meaning and helping the client realize why the
infidelity occurred |
5 |
Review acceptance by demonstrating
that the willingness to experience Enhancing self as context Identify opportunities for
acceptance from out of session practice Behavioral
commitments to engage in value-based activities |
6 |
Forgiving others Forgiving self Help the client be present with
their inner experiences using the Awareness of Inner Experiences and Leaves on a Stream exercise Identify the importance of being present
while not being heavily attached to inner experiences using Kindergarten
Teacher metaphor Having a Thought versus Buying a
Thought activity Behavioral commitments to engage in
value-based activities |
7 |
Identify the self as the context
where inner experiences occur Explain that the client does not
choose what inner experiences occur, but that they can choose what to do with
them Contact with Present Moment Watching Thoughts on a Screen Increased behavioral commitments to
engage in valued living based on recent values work Foster committed action by reviewing
any processes that still need attention Rewriting life
story |
8 |
Review
sessions Summarize the treatment Discuss end of treatment and apply
ACT processes to termination Suggest a workbook for continued
progress |