Additional Resources
Relational Frame Theory Books
The books below all focus extensively on RFT. The first is the main RFT book, providing a detailed overview of the theory, its empirical support, and applications. The second explores the implications of RFT for autism and related disorders, while the third focuses on the application of RFT and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to organizational issues and the workplace. Click on a book to learn more about it or to order it from Amazon.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Books
The books in the box below all focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the most prominent application of RFT. Some of them also provide an overview or explanation of RFT, but it is not their primary focus. Move your cursor over a cover to see more information about that book or to buy it from Amazon.
Websites & Online Resources
ContextualPsychology.org
ContextualPsychology.org is the official website of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), and contains a wealth of information about RFT and ACT. Some sections that may be particularly helpful for learning more about RFT:
- The ACT/RFT PowerPoints section includes links to many PowerPoint files on RFT from various conferences, workshops, and classrooms. To see and download the files, you’ll need to become a member of ACBS, but doing so can be quite inexpensive because they rely on values-based dues with a minimum dues payment of only $1. Some specific files I would recommend are:
- RFT: What Is It and What Are Its Implications for Clinicans?: A talk by Ian Stewart presented at the ACT Summer Institute IV in 2008
- RFT and Clinical Psychology: A talk by J.T. Blackledge presented at the ACT Summer Institute IV in 2008
- RFT Made Simple: A talk by Chad Drake, Jerold Hambright, Rainer Sonntag presented at the ACT Summer Institute IV in 2008
- Demystifying RFT: A talk by Patty Bach and D.J. Moran presented at the ACT Oceania II conference in 2008
- Introduction to RFT: A talk by Patty Bach and D.J. Moran presented at the ACT Oceania II conference in 2008
- The RFT Research section contains information and resources about (you guessed it) RFT research. Of particular note is the Empirical Support page, which is a continually updated list of research studies supporting RFT.
- The Publications section contains dozens of articles, book chapters, and other publications related to RFT and ACT. Members of ACBS can download many of the publications for free.
Miscellaneous Items of Import and Interest
- IronShrink.com: What is Relational Frame Theory? (excellent overview of RFT, complete with supportive graphics and helpful examples, from the Iron Shrink…who may or may not be related to the Iron Sheik)
- RFT Simplified by Russ Harris from The Happiness Trap
- RFT: A Pragmatic Approach to Understanding and Treating Human Suffering (presentation materials from a day-long RFT workshop by Eric Fox)
- An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory: Basics and Applications by J.T. Blackledge
- Relational Frame Theory on Wikipedia
- Functional Contextualism on Wikipedia
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy on Wikipedia
Mailing Lists
An electronic mailing list (often called a “listserv”) and Yahoo! Group has been established for RFT. The list/group serves as a forum for scientists and practitioners to discuss current conceptual, scientific, and practice developments in RFT and ACT. It is restricted to professionals or graduate students in relevant fields. Paid membership (at any level) in the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) is now required to join the RFT Listserv. Your membership will be verified when you apply to the listserv. Click on the button below to learn more or join!
There are also several mailing lists devoted to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). The ACBS website contains a complete list.
