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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness for Chronic Pain.

Authors :
McCracken, Lance M.
Vowles, Kevin E.
Source :
American Psychologist. Feb/Mar2014, Vol. 69 Issue 2, p178-187. 10p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article offers updates on the development of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treatment of chronic pain as of February 2014. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), one of the areas of development within CBT is discussed. Information on mindfulness-based approaches in treatment of chronic pain is also offered.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MINDFULNESS
*ACCEPTANCE & commitment therapy
*CHRONIC pain treatment
*MATHEMATICAL models of psychology
*RESEARCH
*EVIDENCE-based medicine
*PROFESSIONAL practice

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003066X
Volume :
69
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Psychologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94654563
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1037/a0035623
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