A contextually focused form of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy for adults ages 18+ that uses mindfulness and behavioral activation to increase a client’s psychological flexibility—their ability to engage in values-based, positive behaviors while experiencing difficult thoughts, emotions, or sensations.
Focus Population
Adults
Target Problems or Risk Factors
Mental Health Problems
Level of Intervention
Selective, Indicated
Settings in Which Program Can Be Delivered
Behavioral Health Organization or Agency, Community, Medical or Health Setting, including residential treatment centers, Social Service Agency, including public and private agencies, group homes, and shelters
Latinos in Participant Samples
Yes - Minimal (≤15%)
Type of Program
Generic
Registry
CEBC
Strength of Evidentiary Support
2-Star (⭐⭐) CEBC - Depression Treatment (Adult)
Cost of the Program
No
Availability of the program in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Spanish, Portuguese
Contact Information
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
E-mail: acbs@contextualscience.org
