Jon Hill and Joe Oliver introduce the Acceptance and Commitment Coaching
(ACC) model with clarity and accessibility, defining it as an approach
that incorporates mindfulness and acceptance, focusing on committed,
values-based actions to help coachees make meaningful changes to their
lives.
Acceptance and Commitment Coaching: Distinctive Features explains the
ACC model in such a way that the reader will be able to put it into
practice immediately, as well as offering sufficient context to anchor
the practical tools in a clear theoretical framework. Split into two
parts, the book begins by emphasising ACC's relevance and its core
philosophy before providing an overview of its key theoretical points
and the research that supports it. The authors also explain the six key
ACC processes: defusion, acceptance, contact with the present moment,
self as context, values and committed action, and explain how to use
them in practice. Hill and Oliver address essential topics, such as the
critical work needed before and as you begin working with a coachee, how
to use metaphor as an effective tool as a coach, and they finish by
offering helpful tips on how to help coachees maintain their positive
changes, how to make ACC accessible to all types of client, how to
manage challenging coachees and how to work with both individuals and
groups using ACC. Aimed specifically at coaches, the book offers
context, examples, practicality and a unique combination of practical
and theoretical points in a concise format.
Acceptance and Commitment Coaching: Distinctive Features is essential
reading for coaches, coaching psychologists and executive coaches in
practice and in training. It would be of interest to academics and
students of coaching psychology and coaching techniques, as well as
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) practitioners looking to move
into coaching.
