50. How to put acceptance skills into action when struggling with repetitive negative thinking

Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a core feature of
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression. Recently, some
studies have shown promising results with brief protocols of
acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focused on RNT in the
treatment of emotional disorders in adults. The current study
analyzes the effect of an individual, 3-session, RNT-focused ACT
protocol in the treatment of severe and comorbid GAD and
depression.


Dr. Francisco J. Ruiz is among the world’s leading experts on
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Relational Frame
Theory (RFT). He is currently a Professor in the area of Clinical
and Experimental Psychology at the Konrad Lorenz University
Foundation in Bogotá, Colombia.


Specifically, Dr Ruiz’s work has focused on developing an
ACT-based intervention model designed to dismantle dysfunctional
patterns of Repetitive Negative Thinking (RNT), including worry
and rumination, know as RNT-focused ACT. He has published more
than 75 articles in peer-reviewed journals and served on several
editorial boards, including the Journal of Contextual Behavioral
Science, International Journal of Psychology and Psychological
Therapy, and Frontiers in Psychology.


Among Dr. Ruiz’s honors is his appointment as Distinguished
Researcher Juan Alberto Aragón at the Konrad Lorenz University
Foundation.


In this episode, you will hear:





What is repetitive negative thinking

How acceptance and commitment therapy can help you to tackle
persistent thoughts about the past or the future

What defusion is

What willingness is






Resources for Francisco:





Francisco Ruiz’s lab

Acceptance and commitment therapy

Relational Frame Theory of Language






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