Self-as-Context in Therapy

Of all the concepts in ACT, self-as-context is perhaps the most difficult to grasp. Beate Ebert has succeeded in writing a text that both explores this process theoretically and gives practical direction on how to use it in psychotherapy. Well done!

Self-as-context is a central theoretical component of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Beate Ebert has produced a brilliant text that brings psychology, metaphysics, and spirituality into your clinical practice. This book will make you a better clinician, and might also help you understand yourself. I highly recommend it.

When learning ACT, almost all practitioners struggle to understand the concept of self-as-context—and even more so, to apply it in useful therapeutic interventions. The good news is, in this well-written textbook, Beate Ebert takes you step by step through both the theory and clinical application of self-as-context, and the myriad ways you can use it to help both yourself and your clients live richer, fuller lives. I believe this to be the clearest and most practical text ever written on the topic of self-as-context. Highly recommended for all ACT practitioners of all levels—beginner, intermediate, or advanced.