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Behavior Modification, Vol. 29, No. 1, 95-129 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0145445504270876
© 2005 SAGE Publications

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Susan M. Orsillo

Suffolk University

Sonja V. Batten

University of Maryland, Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System

The current article describes the application of a behavioral psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is argued that PTSD can be conceptualized as a disorder that is developed and maintained in traumatized individuals as a result of excessive, ineffective attempts to control unwanted thoughts, feelings, and memories, especially those related to the traumatic event(s). As ACT is a therapeutic method designed specifically to reduce experiential avoidance, it may be a treatment that is particularly suited for individuals with PTSD. The application of ACT to PTSD is described, and a case example is used to demonstrate how this therapy can be successfully used with individuals presenting for life problems related to a traumatic event.

Key Words: posttraumatic stress disorder • acceptance • combat veterans


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