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Making ACT Happen

How to Use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Clinical Practice

Gijs Jansen
Foreword by Steven C. Hayes

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April 9, 2026
ISBN 9781462562442
Price: $65.00
251 Pages
Size: 6" x 9"
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251 Pages
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Packed with case examples, clinical tips, new and classic metaphors, reflection prompts, and learning exercises, this concise primer helps readers hone their skills and confidence for practicing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Gjis Jansen is a leading ACT trainer and supervisor who explains complex concepts in a candid, conversational style. He offers a unique window into how ACT sessions unfold, equipping therapists to deepen their engagement with clients and select interventions that address clients’ individual needs and struggles. This is the English edition of Het ACT basisboek, published in the Netherlands in 2023 and translated, updated, and revised by the author.
“Filled with stories, metaphors, and examples that capture the texture of practice from one of the world’s leading ACT practitioners and trainers. I’ve known Gijs Jansen for decades. I’ve watched him work, train, and treat. He is one of the best....By showing the range of creative interventions possible, the book encourages practitioners to develop their own voice while staying grounded in principle.”

—from the Foreword by Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Foundation Professor of Psychology Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno; originator and co-developer, acceptance and commitment therapy


“A fresh and new presentation of ACT. This book is a wonderful training resource for new therapists, and it offers novel insights for those of us who have been using ACT for a long time. All mental health professionals will gain something from reading this book.”

—Michael Twohig, PhD, Department of Psychology, Utah State University

About the Author

Gijs Jansen, PsyD, is a pioneer of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in the Netherlands. Since specializing in ACT in 2003, he has published 15 books and over 100 articles and has delivered numerous online and direct training programs. Dr. Jansen is a cofounder of the PsychFlex app. A former faculty member at Radboud University Nijmegen, he has contributed extensively to the development of ACT in the Netherlands, including with the creation of ACT Guide, an online platform for health care professionals.

Audience

Clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and psychiatric nurses.