Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Brain Injury

Dr Will Curvis is a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, working mainly in acute inpatient physical health and neuropsychology services with people with long-term physical health problems and neurological conditions. He also works as a Clinical Tutor for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme at Lancaster University. Dr Abigail Methley is a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS supporting people with neurological conditions in an outpatient neuropsychology service. In her independent practice she supports people recovering from trauma and living with neurodiversity. She is a clinical researcher and publishes regularly on mental health and neuropsychology practice issues.

Foreword – Ray Owens; Preface – Will Curvis & Abi Methley; Part One: Introducing ACT and Brain Injury; 1. Setting the Scene: The Impact of Brain Injury – Harriet Holmes, Paul Twist & Holly; 2. Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into Holistic Neuropsychological Rehabilitation - Victoria Teggart, Cara Thompson & Thomas Rozwaha; 3. The Y-shaped Model of Psychological Adaptation After Brain Injury: An Acceptance and Commitment Perspective - Fergus Gracey, Katrina Vicentijevic & Abigail Methley; Part Two: Adapting ACT Approaches for Neuropsychological Presentations; 4. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Children who have Experienced Brain Injury - Victoria Gray & Ingram Wright; 5. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People with Mild Traumatic Brain injury and Post-Concussion Symptoms - Lorraine King & Lindsay Prescott; 6. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People with Moderate or Severe Brain Injuries - Emma Cameron, Mark A. Oliver & Will Curvis; 7. Using ACT to Support People with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness - Alistair J. Teager & Abigail Methley; 8. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People Experiencing Seizures - Mary King; 9. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with People with Progressive Neurological Conditions - David Gillanders, Miriam Alonso Fernández & Sarah Gillanders; 10. One Size Fits All? Racial and Cultural Considerations Around Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy With People Who Have Experienced Brain Injury - Rosco Kasujja, Ndidi Boakye, Nadine Mirza & Will Curvis; Part Three: Using ACT Within Systems Supporting People with Brain Injury; 11. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Families Living with Brain Injury - Audrey Daisley & Rachel Tams; 12. Running Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Based Groups in Brain Injury Settings - Reg Morris & Rebecca Large; 13. Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Principles in Acute Medical Settings – Will Curvis, Emily Smart & Abi Methley; 14. Using ACT Principles to Support Systemic Change - Stephen Weatherhead, Will Curvis & Ché Rosebert; 15. Surviving and Thriving; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Staff Self-Care in Acquired Brain Injury Services - Jo Black; 16. Future Directions – Abigail Methley & Will Curvis