Publications, tools, and resources for practitioners and researchers
My research focuses on understanding and promoting flexible strength — the ability to use psychological skills in ways that promote personal growth.
Validated psychological assessment tools available for research and practice
A tool for understanding why psychological interventions work.
Measures nonattachment — a flexible way of relating to experiences.
Brief 5-item measure of body image acceptance and action.
General help-seeking questionnaire for research.
Scale measuring children's level of emotional awareness.
Values assessment tool with card sorting exercise.
These visual metaphors are commonly used in ACT therapy. They reduce verbal noise and help clients engage with concepts more directly. Created by a professional artist based on ideas from the ACT community.
Images may be used for private purposes or with clients. Contact Joseph for publication use.
All audio recorded by Ann Bailey
A mindfulness exercise for increasing body awareness and present-moment attention.
A mindfulness and acceptance exercise. Note: this exercise may expose you to difficult thoughts and feelings, done to help you better live your values.
A free, self-guided Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program designed for people diagnosed with cancer. Created by Joseph Ciarrochi, John T. Blackledge, and Lisbeth Lane, with illustrations by Andrew Heaven.