Third-Wave Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies — Chapter 11 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy
Third-Wave Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies — Chapter 11 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy Chapter 11 of Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis introduces Third-Wave Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, a cutting-edge movement in psychotherapy. These approaches—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)—blend traditional cognitive-behavioral strategies with Eastern-inspired mindfulness and acceptance practices. This expanded summary, based on our podcast breakdown of Chapter 11 , explores their foundational principles, therapeutic techniques, and real-world impact. Prefer to watch? Check out the chapter video above, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more psychology textbook summaries! Overview of Third-Wave Therapies Third-wave therapies represent an evolution of cognitive-behavioral approaches, emphasizing not only behavior change and cognitive restructuring b...