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Smout, Matthew F.; Hayes, Louise; Atkins, Paul W. B.; Klausen, Jessica; Duguid, James E. – Clinical Psychologist, 2012
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy that predominantly teaches clients acceptance and mindfulness skills, as well as values clarification and enactment skills. Australian treatment guideline providers have been cautious in recognising ACT as empirically supported. This article reviews evidence…
Descriptors: Evidence, Therapy, Anxiety Disorders, Pain
Levine, Mel; Barringer, Mary-Dean – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2008
A student's inability to keep pace with the demands of the classroom can produce feelings of inadequacy, performance anxiety, depleted motivation, and even behavioral maladjustment. Too often, schools respond to such students with well-intentioned procedures or guidelines that fail to meet the needs of the thwarted learner. However, in recent…
Descriptors: Slow Learners, Adjustment (to Environment), Brain, Anxiety