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In the treatment of anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD, exposure therapy has long been recognized as the gold standard. But what if there was an even more powerful approach to confronting your fears or trauma?\nFor this episode, we welcome two esteemed guests, Dr. Brian Thompson and Dr. Brian Pilecki to uncover the transformative impact of blending traditional exposure therapy with the principles of ACT.\nThrough practical examples from their groundbreaking book, ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety, we learn about the significance of acceptance, values, and how clinicians can incorporate ACT concepts into exposure sessions, emphasizing the power of creativity and psychological flexibility in the therapeutic process.\xa0This is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of cutting-edge anxiety interventions. Tune in for an experience that could radically change your relationship with anxiety forever!\n\nListen and Learn:\xa0\n\nWhat is traditional exposure therapy?\n\nWhy choose ACT-informed exposure therapy over traditional exposure therapy?\n\nThe impact of psychological flexibility\xa0\n\nHow those who experience anxiety disorders may get caught up in rule-governed behavior\xa0\n\nHow rule-governed behaviors are undermined by ACT-informed exposure\n\nWhat exactly is creative hopelessness, and how is it applied to ACT-informed exposure for anxiety?\n\nIs there a structure to ACT-informed exposure?\n\nExamples of how exposure therapy incorporates ACT principles\n\nThe common obstacles that can show up for a client or therapist when doing ACT-informed exposure\xa0\n\n\nResources:\xa0\n\nBrian Pilecki, Ph.D.\n\nBrian Thompson, Ph.D\n\n\nThe Cruelest Cure - New York Times article by Lauren Slater\n\n\nAct-Informed Exposure for Anxiety: Creating Effective, Innovative, and Values-Based Exposures Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Brian L. Thompson, Brian C. Pilecki and Joanne C. Chan\xa0\n\n\nAltered States of Context Podcast\n\n\nRelated Episodes:\xa0\n\n77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard\n\n287. Think, Act, Be with Seth Gillihan\n\n212. Stuff That\u2019s Loud with Lisa Coyne & Ben Sedley\n\n188. Unwinding Anxiety with Judson Brewer\n\n181. Stop Avoiding Stuff with Matt Boone\n\n121. Be Mighty with Jill Stoddard\n\n309. Language of Emotions with Karla McClaren\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices