ABSTRACT

Faith-Based ACT for Christian Clients balances empirical evidence with theology to give clinicians a deep understanding of not just the "why" but also the "how" of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Christian clients. Chapters include a detailed exploration of the overlap between ACT and the Christian faith, case studies, and techniques that are explicitly designed to be accessible to non-Christian as well as Christian (including evangelical Christian) counselors and therapists. Chapters present the established research on mindfulness and ACT, including a nuanced, non-dichotomous view of complex issues such as medication, and lay a firm theological foundation through the use of engaging biblical stories and metaphors.

chapter |13 pages

Introduction

chapter |25 pages

Accepting Inner Pain

A Hopeful Endurance

chapter |24 pages

Connecting to Each Moment

Stillness, Silence, and an Awareness of God's Active Presence

chapter |28 pages

Christian Virtues

Jesus' Model of Servanthood and Self-Sacrifice