In this video, Michael Twohig explains how he approaches exposure work from an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) perspective. Through a focus on psychological flexibility, value-driven action, and building new relationships with their thoughts and feelings he shows how to help clients with anxiety disorders and OCD.
This video is taken from our ‘Expert tips for ACT’ playlist on YouTube:
MICHAEL TWOHIG is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University and is internationally recognised for his work on ACT, particularly in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other related conditions. Michael draws on behavioural and contextual approaches, including ACT, CBT, and exposure-based therapies with a focus on treatment effectiveness and understanding mechanisms of change.
