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Review”Wide ranging in its coverage and grounded in its delivery, this book illustrates the nuts and bolts of mindfulness- and acceptance-based clinical care without straying far from the authors’ behavioral roots. This impressive volume will prove indispensable to therapists, students, and researchers eager to learn about the promise these models hold.”–Zindel V. Segal, PhD, Morgan Firestone Chair in Psychotherapy, University of Toronto, Canada “This outstanding book describes the most up-to-date conceptualizations of mindfulness- and acceptance-based procedures, which are components of most, if not all, successful therapies. The authors present a modular approach for integrating these empirically supported techniques into the treatment of patients with diverse problems. This is the shape of things to come–a book that should be read by every clinician and clinical trainee who wants to stay abreast of advances in psychological treatments.”–David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Boston University, and Founder and Director Emeritus, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders”This timely and important volume offers an insider’s view of what is essential and unique about mindfulness- and acceptance-based treatments. The authors show how core mechanisms of therapeutic change, derived from clinical science, can be flexibly applied in therapy that is client centered, compassionate, and emotionally connected. They provide a nuanced understanding of complex theoretical issues and how they bear on actual treatment. This readable book will be welcomed by seasoned clinicians for its conceptual clarity and wealth of clinical exercises, and by beginning therapists as a trustworthy guide to acceptance-based behavioral treatment.”–Christopher K. Germer, PhD, private practice, Cambridge, Massachusetts”With the growing interest in mindfulness- and acceptance-based behavioral therapies, many practitioners and students are seeking a practical book like this one to fill a gap in their training. The volume offers a detailed, step-by-step explanation of each phase of assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment. I highly recommend this excellent, well-written, theoretically informed guide.”–Gabriele Melli, PhD, President, Institute of Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology and Psychotherapy of Florence, Italy”Roemer and Orsillo provide a practical, balanced, and comprehensive review of mindfulness- and acceptance-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and a range of other problems. They also discuss how these strategies can be used in the context of other behavioral approaches. This is an essential book for anyone planning to integrate mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies into his or her clinical practice, from the novice to the seasoned therapist.”–Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director of Graduate Training, Department of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada”This book is timely and innovative in its approach to clinical work. It is a very thorough, well-researched, and scientifically sound book with a plethora of references. This is certainly gratifying and sets it apart from other books aimed at the practicing clinician….This book is an informative and well-researched approach to an exciting and promising area of practice. It is likely to deepen the clinical understanding of the beginning clinician or postdoctoral candidate.”–APA PsycCRITIQUES”Strong and insightful both on theory and practice. The book includes an abundance of useful and reproducible handouts, which form an integral part of mindfulness and acceptance therapy; both self-monitoring forms and psycho-educational materials….It also provides an enlightening overview of the similarities and differences between the initially bewildering array of approaches within the ‘family’: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and of course the original cognitive therapy (CT)….A comprehensive guide is given to assessment, case conceptualization, and the treatment itself….I encourage all mental health practitioners to read it.”–CounsellingResource.comProduct DescriptionAccessible and practical, this book provides a unified framework for integrating acceptance and mindfulness into cognitive-behavioral practice. The authors interweave elements of acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, and dialectical behavior therapy. They demonstrate how to conduct an assessment, develop a case formulation, and derive a flexible treatment plan for each patient. Vivid case examples and transcripts illustrate the entire process of therapy, showing how treatment can be tailored for different presenting problems and concerns. More than two dozen reproducible handouts and forms are included.cheers , Bakr