Theoretically, purpose serves as a basic dimension of healthy psychological functioning and
an important protective factor from psychopathology. Theory alone, however, is insufficient to …

The potential health benefits of acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion are well-
documented. However, interventions that teach these principles typically rely on face-to-face …

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on human activity worldwide, in part
due to many governments issuing stay-at-home orders and limiting the types of social …

For decades the development of evidence-based therapy has been based on experimental
tests of protocols designed to impact psychiatric syndromes. As this paradigm weakens, a …

Extant ACT process measures are typically circumscribed in their focus (limited to particular
theoretical sub-processes or contexts of application) and have been subject to critique in …

There are significant challenges in addressing the mental health needs of college students.
The current study tested an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), web-based self …

Resilience factors have been suggested as key mechanisms in the relation between
symptoms and disability among individuals with chronic pain. However, there is a need to …

Despite theoretical overlap between self-compassion and psychological flexibility, empirical
links between these constructs is limited. This study examined the relationships between …

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) emphasizes a focus on theory-driven processes
and mediating variables, a laudable approach. The implementation of this approach would …

Psychological flexibility refers to a way of interacting with internal experiences and the
external environment that advances one toward chosen values whereas psychological …