Treating Complex Mental Health Conditions with Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Self-Compassion

This timely practitioner handbook and text explores how to apply cutting-edge third-wave and process-based therapies to the real-world complexity that clinicians face daily. International experts describe ways they are using mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion in recovery-oriented treatment of challenging and co-occurring mental health conditions. Featuring accessible case examples and transdiagnostic therapeutic strategies, the book presents evidence-based tools to target underlying processes of change and help clients live in alignment with their values. Chapters include sidebars on specific techniques and practices, topic boxes, and resource lists with articles, manuals, and websites for further learning.

Brandon A. Gaudiano, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the Brown School of Public Health. He is Director of the Transitional Outpatient Program and Associate Director of the Psychosocial Research Program at Butler Hospital, a research psychologist at the Providence VA Medical Center, and a core faculty member at the Brown Mindfulness Center. Dr. Gaudiano's research focuses on developing and testing innovative psychosocial treatments for mood and psychotic disorders. With over 200 publications, he is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and has served on its Council of Representatives.Mårten J. Tyrberg, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and postdoctoral researcher at the Hospital of Västmanland, the Centre for Clinical Research Västmanland, and Uppsala University, in Sweden. Dr. Tyrberg works clinically in psychiatric inpatient care, treating and assessing patients with various complex diagnoses. He is Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, and is affiliated with Karolinska Institute. Dr. Tyrberg's research focuses on psychological treatment in inpatient and acute psychiatric care and related areas. Recent publications have covered ultra-brief inpatient acceptance and commitment therapy for psychosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy for institutionalized youth, and implementation of the Safewards model.Jessica L. Kingston, PhD, DClinPsy, is a clinical psychologist and Research Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Program at Royal Holloway, University of London, United Kingdom. Her research focuses on advancing the scientific understanding of third-wave psychological interventions across the spectrum of mild to severe mental health difficulties. Dr. Kingston has particular expertise in paranoia, for which she has developed and delivered novel treatments in both U.K. National Health Service and community settings, including the creation and evaluation of clinician-led and digitally delivered treatment manuals. She is currently pioneering research on paranoia in adolescents, with a strong emphasis on early identification and intervention.