“As the interest in ACT has grown internationally.  There has been a burgeoning desire to find new and individually relevant metaphors and exercises. Equally important use across a variety of settings and clinical populations. This book will certainly satisfy that appetite for those looking for new ways to best connect with their clients. Not to mention this book will inspire readers to recognise what has been true all along.  That the metaphors and exercises that will be most useful are those that draw upon clients’ own experiences. Also bringing this compendium together, the authors will inspire clinicians around the world to be more creative in their practice.” Sonja V. Batten, PhD, president (2013-2014) of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science. Also adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

Jill A. Stoddard, PhD, is the founder and director of The Centre for Stress and Anxiety Management.  Also outpatient clinic in San Diego, CA. She specialises in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders. She is an associate professor of psychology at Alliant International University where she teaches.  Also conducts research, and mentors students in topics related to anxiety disorders, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).  Furthermore cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). She received her PhD in clinical psychology from Boston University in 2007.

Niloofar Afari, PhD, is a psychologist, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego.  And director of clinical affairs at the VA Centre of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health in San Diego, CA.  In addition to clinical practice, she conducts research and mentors graduate. Also postdoctoral students in the application of ACT to chronic health conditions.   Afari received her PhD in clinical psychology in 1996 from the University of Nevada.  Also Reno under the mentorship of ACT co founder, Steven C. Hayes.

Foreword writer Steven C. Hayes, PhD, is Nevada Foundation Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada.  An author of 34 books and more than 470 scientific articles.  furthermore he has shown in his research how language and thought leads to human suffering.  Not to mention has developed acceptance and commitment therapy.  A powerful therapy method that is useful in a wide variety of areas. Hayes has been president of several scientific societies.  Also has received several national awards.  Including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy.