david c. brillhart, psy.d. oregon state hospital july 25, 2012

David C. Brillhart, Psy.D.Oregon State Hospital

July 25, 2012

The Therapeutic Stance ACT with Forensic Clients Results of Pilot Study The Cost of Struggles Energy Buck$® Future Goals

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Acceptance and action (Hoffman & Asmundson, 2008)

Taking a mindful, loving stance with yourself and your own thoughts and feelings (Hayes, Strosahl, Bunting, Twohig, & Wilson, 2004).

Forensic patients who did not respond well to traditional CBT-based anger management programs High psychopathy Nature vs. nurture debate

Prioritized need for alternative anger management

Pilot study

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N = 69

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Struggling with our emotions is not a solution.

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Do or do not . . . there is no

try (Lucas & Kershner, 1980)

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QUESTIONS:DCBrillhart@aol.comwww.actiipsychology.com

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