As you know, clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation often struggle with negative beliefs about themselves-beliefs that can lead to feelings of shame, problems with personal relationship, and dangerous behaviors. And while dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has become the standard treatment for BPD, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is powerfully effective in helping clients focus on self-forgiveness and their core values. Whether you're an ACT clinician, a DBT practitioner, or simply seeking tools to enhance your work, this breakthrough professional guide offers a comprehensive program for delivering ACT to treat clients with BPD and emotion dysregulation. Can be used as a stand-alone protocol, or in conjunction with other treatments Using the session-by-session protocol outlined in this book, you can help your clients gain greater self awareness, find emotional balance, improve psychological flexibility, and move beyond experiential avoidance-a main component of BPD. You'll also find an overview of the five core skills of ACT, and discover practical tips and strategies for incorporating each of these skills into your client sessions. Most importantly, you'll learn how to target the fundamental causes of BPD and emotion dysregulation for better treatment outcomes and happier, healthier clients. Book jacket.