Gutiérrez-Martínez & Garcí­a-Montes, 2001

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APA Citation: 

Gutiérrez-Martínez, O., & Garcí­a-Montes, J. M. (2001). Possibilities and limits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the treatment of sexual assault victims. Anuario de Psicologí­a Jurídica, 1, 9-20.

Type of Publication: 
ACT: Conceptual
Abstract: 

Based on scientific evidences about more common psychological disorders produced after a sexual assault, a reconceptualization of them as forms of 'experiential avoidance' is proposed. More used intervention techniques applied in the field of victimology are analyzed. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is proposed as an alternative treatment, which is presented in its fundamental aspects. Finally, possible contributions of the therapy to victimology are considered.

Key Words: 
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, sexual assaults victims, experiential avoidance disorder