Abstract
This concluding chapter offers a synthesis of the central themes explored throughout the Handbook on third-wave psychotherapies, highlighting their development and continued evolution, research evidence, theoretical underpinnings, and diverse adaptations. First a chapter-by-chapter summary is offered of the research evidence underpinning each of the third-wave psychotherapies included in this Handbook. Second, a chapter-by-chapter summary of the diverse adaptations of third-wave psychotherapies is offered. Finally, the chapter also considers challenges, such as therapist training, technological innovation, and expanding accessibility, while identifying future directions for research and clinical practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Palgrave handbook of third-wave psychotherapies |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Pages | 843-858 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-032-00353-9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-032-00352-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Oct 2025 |