Essay Assignment
Write a 3-page (not counting title and reference pages) APA-style essay that includes the following:
• An explanation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that presents the major beliefs and assumptions as well as core principles and components of this approach. Include how this perspective explains human psychological development and key interventions/approaches used by therapists employing this approach. (Approximately ¾-page)
• Discussion of how a therapist working from an ACT perspective would assess and view the issues and goals your client is struggling with and how the therapist would approach therapy within this framework. (Approximately 1-page)
• A sample dialogue from an ACT session between you as the therapist and your client. Introduce this section of your essay by explaining what stage of treatment the client is in at this point and whether this is the beginning, middle, or end of this particular session. (Approximately ¾-page)
• A concluding paragraph that summarizes your critical assessment of ACT as a theory of human psychological development and basis for treatment. Discuss what you feel is relevant and helpful, what you see as it's limitations or risks, and how you would rate this approach in relation to strengths-based and culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practice.
Text Book: Gordon, T., & Borushok, J. (2017). The act approach : a comprehensive guide for acceptance and commitment therapy.
Chapter 2: ACT's Six Core Processes.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.