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SUBMITTER: Hayes-Skelton SA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6777746 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Hayes-Skelton Sarah A SA Orsillo Susan M SM Roemer Lizabeth L
Cognitive and behavioral practice 20110417 3
In response to clinical observations and research findings that individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder are reactive to their internal experiences, avoid and suppress painful emotions, thoughts, and sensations, and limit their involvement in meaningful activities, an Acceptance Based Behavioral Therapy (ABBT) was developed to specifically target these responses. ABBT incorporates acceptance and mindfulness strategies with more traditional behavior therapy techniques. Specifically, ABBT use ...[more]