Acceptance-Based Emotion Regulation Therapy

""Acceptance-Based Emotion Regulation Therapy is a vital addition to the bookshelves of every therapist and therapist-in-training. Gratz and Tull provide clear, conceptually grounded, practical guidance for flexibly addressing emotion regulation difficulties in therapy. Their vast clinical wisdom and expertise is evident throughout as they guide readers in applying this evidence-based approach with nuance, compassion, and sensitivity. I will be using this book regularly in my clinical courses and supervision."" --Lizabeth Roemer, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and coauthor of Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy--Lizabeth Roemer, PhD ""Clinicians using process-based therapies for people with a wide range of clinical presentations will love this book. Grounded in scientific support and useful for clinicians at all levels, this is an anchoring resource and transdiagnostic light that brilliantly illuminates the many different reasons and ways to use mindfulness when treating people with emotion dysregulation."" --M. Zachary Rosenthal, PhD, associate professor and director of the Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation at Duke University--M. Zachary Rosenthal, PhD ""Emotional dysregulation underlies a range of mental health challenges, from mood and anxiety disorders to self-destructive behaviors. In this groundbreaking book, leading experts Kim Gratz and Matthew Tull introduce acceptance-based emotion regulation therapy--an evidence-based, acceptance-focused approach designed to help clients tackle this important transdiagnostic process. This guide equips clinicians with practical tools to effectively treat emotion regulation difficulties across diverse populations, making it essential for any therapist's bookshelf."" --Shannon Sauer-Zavala, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky, founder of Personality Compass Mental Health, and coauthor of Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders and Neuroticism--Shannon Sauer-Zavala, PhD ""Gratz and Tull's expertise shines in this book. It will be an asset to anyone struggling with large and difficult emotions as well as self-destructive behaviors. The guidance provided is based on the best existing science."" --Michael P. Twohig, professor at Utah State University, and coauthor of The Anxious Perfectionist--Michael P. Twohig ""Kim Gratz and Matthew Tull have synthesized over twenty-five years of research, experience, and wisdom into a beautifully written, practical, and indispensable guide to their highly effective and scalable treatment. Grounded in robust evidence, acceptance-based emotion regulation therapy compassionately, systematically, and transdiagnostically addresses emotion regulation challenges. Readers will immerse themselves in key principles for addressing emotion regulation, reducing suffering, and enhancing self-awareness and acceptance across diverse clientele. This comprehensive resource is essential reading for both novice and seasoned clinicians."" --Alexander L. Chapman, PhD, RPsych, professor in Simon Fraser University's department of psychology, president of the DBT Centre of Vancouver, and author of The Borderline Personality Disorder Survival Guide--Alexander L. Chapman, PhD, RPsych ""This book is an excellent resource for any therapist looking for more tools they can use with their clients to improve emotion regulation. It provides a comprehensive set of practical strategies, organized by key emotion regulation processes and grounded in established research. Written by leading experts in emotion regulation, this book provides a clear, well-structured guide to acceptance-based emotion regulation therapy."" --Michael E. Levin, PhD, professor at Utah State University, and author of Innovations in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and The Oxford Handbook of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy--Michael E. Levin, PhD ""This groundbreaking guide addresses the core challenge of emotion regulation difficulties, offering a flexible, efficient, and highly effective approach to treatment. Acceptance-Based Emotion Regulation Therapy is presented in a clear and accessible format, complete with practical tools, scripts, and strategies that clinicians can readily implement. With its precise, digestible guidance, this resource empowers clinicians to deliver a compelling, impactful treatment for a wide range of emotional difficulties."" --Katherine Dixon-Gordon, PhD, associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst--Katherine Dixon-Gordon, PhD ""This work is a practical, empirically supported, step-by-step masterpiece on addressing self-destructive behaviors. It can be easy to cast stones and judgment at those who struggle with behaviors with which we do not, so the authors' empathic, nonjudgmental approach is as refreshing as it is hopeful. I consistently incorporate their recommendations into my therapy sessions with individuals who self-injure. A must-have treatment manual for anyone who treats self-harming behaviors."" --Nicholas J. Westers, PsyD, ABPP, clinical psychologist at Children's Health, associate professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and host and producer of The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast--Nicholas J. Westers, PsyD, ABPP