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Lavori presentati alla ACBS World Conference - Luglio, 2020
La Conferenza Mondiale ACBS riunisce medici, psicoterapeuti e ricercatori a livello internazionale interessati all'ACT, la RFT e le scienze contestuali.
I seguenti lavori sono stati presentati all'ACBS World Conference 20, online, 16-19 Luglio, 2020
Creative hopelessness Exercises and Metaphors: A Review of ACT English Language Books
Autori: E. Rossi, S. Di Biase, E. Martorella, P. Lioce, F. Mancini (2020)
Primary Topic: Clinical Interventions and Interests
Subtopic: Creative hopelessness, Metaphors, Exercises, Worksheets, Books
Abstract: (Background) The present study wants to offer a overall outline of creative hopelessness on ACT books (1999-2018) with the purpose of creating an understandable and user-friendly profile of the use of creative hopelessness metaphors, exercises and worksheets within them.
(Method) In order to realize this profile, books were divided into two main groups: (1) ACT Books for professionals and (2) ACT Books for clients. We have realized an easy-to-read summary table which provides a basic overview of creative hopelessness metaphors, exercises and worksheets.
(Results) This review was carried out with the aim of furnishing a universally user-friendly, clear and intuitive cataloging tool of practical and experiential resources for ACT learners and practitioners. The summary table briefly describes the way each metaphor, exercise or worksheet is presented, and it indicates a reference to external resources as well.
(Discussion) This poster related to creative hopelessness is part of a broader pilot project which also entailed the processes of psychological flexibility and that could be updated in the future.
Present moment and Self-as-context (Awareness) Exercises and Metaphors: A Review of ACT English Language Books
Autori: E. Rossi, P. Lioce, E. Martorella, S. Di Biase, F. Mancini (2020)
Primary Topic: Clinical Interventions and Interests
Subtopic: ACT, Present moment, Self-as-context, Awareness, Exercises, Metaphors
Abstract: (Background) This study is designed to offer a global overview of present moment and self-as-context processes on ACT books (1999-2018) with the aim of outlining a comprehensible and easy-to-use profile of the use of present moment and self-as-context metaphors, exercises and worksheets within them. Present moment and self-as-context processes form one of the three pillars of psychological flexibility: awareness.
(Method) In order to realize the profile, books were divided into two main groups: (1) ACT Books for professionals and (2) ACT Books for clients. We have created two easy-to-read summary tables which furnish a basic overview of present moment and self-as-context metaphors, exercises and worksheets.
(Results) This review was carried out with the purpose of providing a universally user-friendly, clear and intuitive cataloging tool of practical and experiential resources for ACT learners and practitioners. The summary tables briefly describe the way every metaphor, exercise or worksheet is presented and a reference to external resources as well.
(Discussion) This poster related to present moment and self-as-context is part of a broader pilot project which also entailed other processes of psychological flexibility and that could be updated in the future.
Using an ACT-based protocol in a sample of Italian diabetic patients
Autori: S. Di Biase, E. Rossi, A. Benedetti, M. Saettoni (2020)
Primary Topic: Clinical Interventions and Interests
Subtopic: Diabetes, Self-care, Coping Strategies
Abstract: (Background) Diabetes is the most frequent human metabolic disease caused by a low or inappropriate function of insulin. Hyperglycemia is the major sign of diabetes. Diabetes needs a constant self-care in order to lower the risks of health complications: careful monitoring of hyperglycemia, regular pharmacologic therapy and a proper diet. Data from literature show that psycho-education helps to develop healthy behaviors and well-being, however, cannot guarantee a persistent improvement in self-care (Gregg et al., 2007). Studies highlighted the efficacy of ACT (Hayes et al., 1999, 2012) in diabetes increasing psychological flexibility by using acceptance and mindfulness strategies with commitment and coping strategies (Gregg et al., 2007; Massey et al., 2018; Noordali et al., 2017). ACT interventions seem to improve both medical and psychological conditions (Zeinab et al., 2016; Norris et al., 2002).
(Method) In this study we used an ACT-based protocol elaborated by Gregg et al. (2007) for diabetic patients, presented in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Diabetes Self-Management - Therapist Manual. The protocol provides a 24hrs intervention which comprises both psycho-education and ACT modules. Patients who underwent the ACT protocol showed better coping strategies, diabetes self-care, and hemoglobin glycosylated; this last was mediated by ACT skills.
(Results) This study is aimed at testing the ACT approach according to Gregg et al. (2007) in a sample of Italian type 2 diabetic patients. The hypothesis tested is that learning ACT skills mediates the improvement of hemoglobin glycosylated.
(Discussion) Data collection is still ongoing. Results and clinical implications will be presented and discussed at the conference.
Enjoy translating TED talks from the ACBS world!
Autori: E. Rossi (2020)
Primary Topic: Prevention and Community-Based Interventions
Subtopic: TED talks, ACBS
Abstract: TED talks are powerful talks of brief duration which have the function of spreading ideas. In the last few years they increased their efficacy and today we can hear talks about almost all topics translated in more than 100 languages. At the same time the international community of TEDx organizes events at a local level elevating them to a global level. AMARA is the official award winning system that TED uses for translation and transcription. Amara is a subtitle editor designed to be easy to use and understand in order to transcript and translate video and make it more globally accessible. Recently the ACBS community is making extensive use of TED Talks and AMARA system, sharing around the world its mission to alleviate human suffering and advance in human well-being. This poster illustrates how to enjoy TED and AMARA communities. You will learn how to sign up and start the translation process and then move forward with the subtitling and the sharing. There are few clear rules to follow in order to accomplish the mission and spread the ideas in an effective way. By enjoying the community of volunteers and translators you will contribute to spread word of ACBS TED talks worldwide.
