Niklas Törneke, MD, is a psychiatrist and has worked as a senior psychiatrist in the department of general psychiatry in his hometown Kalmar (in the southeast of Sweden) from 1991 until he started private practice 1998. He earned license as a psychotherapist in 1996 and was originally trained as a cognitive therapist. Since 1998 he has worked mainly with acceptance and commitment therapy, both in his own practice and as a teacher and clinical supervisor. His clinical experience ranges from psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia to common anxiety and mood disorders with high prevalence in the general population.
"At times, while reading T�rneke's book, I have felt as though I
were in the middle of a thriller about the psychopathological
behaviors of humans. Clues to unraveling the mystery embedded in
complex concepts like 'arbitrarily applicable relational
responding' have alerted me, as the reader, to what is coming up
next. Our ability for relational framing and for rule-governed
behavior may at first glance seem fabulous--a gift from the
gods--but darkness lurks around the corner. Our ability to
problem-solve is the villain. This book helps me make sense of it
all."
--Maria Midb�e, M.Sc., candidate in psychology at Stockholm
University in Stockholm, Sweden
"For years, clinicians have asked me for recommendations about what
they should read to learn RFT. There was really no good advice I
could give except 'be persistent.' Finally, I have a better answer.
If you want to understand relational frame theory, this is the
place to start. T�rneke's RFT primer is both masterful and
accessible."
--Kelly G. Wilson, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the
University of Mississippi, coauthor of Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy and author of Mindfulness for Two
"Since RFT first appeared in the experimental literature, it has
been hailed as a breakthrough in our scientific understanding of
language and cognition with direct and important implications for
clinical psychological practice. Yet, descriptions of RFT, written
largely for technical audiences, have been, at best, curiously
baffling, and at worst, maddeningly incomprehensible. In this book,
T�rneke has solved the puzzle of RFT! He summarizes the history of
RFT, its key features, and its clinical implications with language
that is user-friendly and easily understandable. I believe this
book will make a huge difference for clinicians who wish to
understand RFT and its implications for clinical practice. It also
may be a useful learning tool for researchers and RFT experts
themselves who wish to learn and see a beautiful example of how RFT
can be presented clearly and comprehensively."
--Jonathan Kanter, associate professor at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and director of its Depression Treatment
Specialty Clinic
"There is no better place to start learning about RFT than this
excellent book. T�rneke teaches the principles of RFT simply and
elegantly, using a wealth of clinical examples to make it
accessible and stimulating. I wish a book like this had existed
when I first learned about RFT; it would have saved me many hours
of hard work, frustration, and confusion."
--Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap and ACT Made Simple
"Until now, explanations of relational frame theory have remained
largely esoteric and even impenetrable to all but the most
specialized scholars. For the first time, this extraordinary book
provides a highly accessible account of relational frame theory,
including its larger context within psychology, the current
research in the field, and its many potential applications. T�rneke
strikes a fine balance between doing justice to relational frame
theory and making the theory, research, and its implications
readily comprehensible to the non-expert. This unique book is a
must-read for scholars of human cognition, as well as clinicians,
educators, others seeking to harness the power of basic
psychological principles in their applied work, and anyone
interested in the renaissance of modern behavior analysis."
--James D. Herbert, PhD, professor of psychology at Drexel
University in Philadelphia, PA, and director of Anxiety Treatment
and Research
"On rare occasions, the skills of writer, therapist, and theorist
combine to give the field a sophisticated yet highly practical
book. This much-awaited translation shows relational frame theory
as an accessible, powerful tool for all who use talk therapy. A
must-read for those interested in contemporary behaviorism."
--Kelly Koerner, PhD, creative director at Evidence Based Practice
Institute in Seattle, WA
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