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The active therapeutic processes of acceptance and commitment therapy for persistent symptoms of psychosis: clients’ perspectives

Bacon, Tory, Farhall, John, Fossey, Ellie·2014·Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There is limited research on the applicability and effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for people experiencing psychotic disorders. Clinical trials suggest ACT may be efficacious in reducing distress and rehospitalization rates in psychosis. Mindfulness and reduced literal believability of thought content have been associated with reduced distress for this population. AIMS: To better understand ACT for psychosis, this study investigated clients' perspectives of the hypothesized active therapeutic processes of ACT. METHOD: Semi‑structured interviews, conducted with nine adults diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and persistent positive symptoms, were analysed thematically. RESULTS: Four themes emerged: Usefulness of therapy; Changes attributed to ACT; Understanding of therapy; and Non-specific therapy factors. All participants found therapy useful and recommended ACT. Mindfulness, defusion, acceptance and values work were described as the most useful therapy components and contributing to positive changes. Self-rated frequency of symptoms did not change; however a reduction in the intensity and distress associated with symptoms was reported. Non-specific therapy factors were deemed useful by participants but not directly related to outcome. CONCLUSIONS: These findings are consistent with the theoretically defined underlying active processes of ACT and are relevant for this population. The findings also indicate important clinical implications for ACT for this client group: greater attention to the client connecting metaphors and concepts to the intended meaning may be valuable; caution should be used with some mindfulness and defusion techniques for intense experiences; and values work may be particularly useful for this population.

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Authors
Bacon, T., Farhall, J., & Fossey, E.
Affiliations
La Trobe University (AU)
Corresponding author
Farhall, John
Venue
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
Published
2013-03-21
Volume
42
Issue
4
Pages
402-420
ISSN
  • 1352-4658 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-1833
OpenAlex
W2086658903
Cited by
36
References
72
Citations by year
2024: 5 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 1
FWCI
2.22
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Keywords
acceptance and commitment therapy, psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, therapeutic process, customer perspective, mindfulness, defusion, acceptance, values work, symptom distress
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Delusions, Emotions, Female, Hallucinations, Humans, Interview, Psychological, Male, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenic Psychology, Psychotherapeutic Processes, Thinking, Patient Satisfaction, Qualitative Research, Diagnostic Self Evaluation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

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