Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Anxiety Disorders: Two Approaches With Much to Offer

Arch and Craske (2008) examine the similarities and differences between cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy for the anxiety disorders and suggest that the two treatment approaches have as many similarities as differences. We agree and believe that there is merit in thi...

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Published in:Clinical psychology (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2008-12, Vol.15 (4), p.296-298
Main Authors: Heimberg, Richard G., Ritter, Michael R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Commitment
Human
meditation
treatment mechanisms
Treatment Outcomes
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Summary:Arch and Craske (2008) examine the similarities and differences between cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy for the anxiety disorders and suggest that the two treatment approaches have as many similarities as differences. We agree and believe that there is merit in this conclusion-it brings us together in common purpose and helps move us toward improved approaches to reducing client suffering. Our discussion focuses on the similarities that we think about most positively and the differences of which we should be mindful.
ISSN:0969-5893
1468-2850
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2850.2008.00140.x