linking rft to the hexaflex: how basic principles apply to clinical issues and act techniques
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Linking RFT to the Hexaflex: How basic principles apply to clinical issues and ACT techniques. Matthieu Villatte University of Nevada, Reno. Jean-Louis Monestès CNRS Fre 3291, France. Why is it important to know about RFT and theotical issues?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Linking RFT to the Hexaflex:How basic principles apply to clinical issues and
ACT techniques
Jean-Louis Monestès
CNRS Fre 3291, France
Matthieu Villatte
University of Nevada, Reno
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Why is it important to know about RFT and theotical issues?• knowing about RFT is the best way to be
able to build your own exercises, metaphors, etc. and to adapt to each client
• choosing tools according to their function
• answering the ever lasting question
“Am I ACT consistent?”
• increasing flexibility in practice with various (and difficult) clients
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A theoretical journey around the
hexaflex • transformation of functions and defusion
• transformation of functions and acceptance
• rule following and present moment
• rule following and the selves
• augmentals in values and commitment
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The quick story of RFT (and then you go to bed!)
• Once upon a time there was Skinner analysis of verbal behavior (50’s)
• Then, Sidman worked on stimulus equivalence (70’s)
• And also, Hayes studied the influence of rules on behaviors (80’s)
• RFT extended the principle of stimulus equivalence to any dimension to make sens of the rule following effect.
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RFT talks about language… with a new language
Relational cue
Derived relational responding
Arbitrarily applicable Transformation of function
Relation of relationsCombinatorial entailment
Mutual entailment
Contextual cue
Non abritrary
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An RFT definition of language
Language
=
Arbitrarily Applicable Relational Responding
=
Relating events independently from the intrinsic characteristics of these events
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In other words, language is being able to say:
« I saw a red duck shopping at the pool »
And still make sense of it (kind of…)
And even picture it!
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But let’s see that step by step…
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How do we learn Relational Responding?
Nothing
ZAWOK
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Nothing
KRUZZ
How do we learn Relational Responding?
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Relational cues
• ZAWOK becomes a Relational Cue for establishing the relation « is like »
• KRUZZ becomes a relational cue for establishing the relation « is different than »
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From non arbitrary to arbitrary relational responding
So far, we have learned to relate events according to their intrinsic formal properties.
Here, the shape of the stimuli
= non arbitrary relational responding
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From non arbitrary to arbitrary relational responding
Nothing
ZAWOK (is like)
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Now, I know that
is like
Responding IS NOT based on the intrinsic formal properties of the stimuli.
It depends on the context (the relational cue = is like)
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COLOR WHITE: Non Abritrary (independent from social context)
SYMBOL OF INNOCENCE: Arbitrarily applicable (determined by social context)
is like
Relational cue
is like
In real life…
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Relational cue: Bigger than
Size: non arbitrary
Value: arbitrarily applicable
Language allows detaching from the concrete environment
Classic RFT example:
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In our minds,
everything can become anything.
By relating stimuli along any dimension, we can transform the function of any event.
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• « Try to push the yellow button ».
• I learned the function of the yellow button through direct exposure to the consequences.
• I will now avoid pushing the yellow button
? ??
You lost $10!!
Language can lead to avoidance
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• « If you push the red button, you will loose 10 $ ».
• I avoid pushing the red button.
• I learned the function of the red button through language, not by direct experience. I have never lost $10 by pushing it, I just know I shouldn’t do it.
• And look… fortunately I don’t!
- 10 $ ??
- 10 $
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Examples:
Driving slowly when it’s raining,
Respecting work deadlines,
Not approaching snakes,…
So, language can lead to avoidance for good
No need to contact the direct negative consequences
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• « If you push the blue button, you will loose 10 $ ».
• I avoid pushing the blue button.• I learned the function of the blue button by language, not by direct experience (i never lost $10 by pushing it, I just now I shouldn’t do it).
• But look…
- 10 $ ?- 10 $
Nothing happens
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To summarize…
• I can learn to avoid something dangerous by contacting the consequences (non arbitrary)
• I can learn to avoid something dangerous by following a rule (language non arbitrarily applied)
• I can learn to avoid something not dangerous by following a rule (language arbitrarily applied)
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• When one event is transformed, the whole relational network can be transformed too.
Classical conditioning & generalisation
Relational learning
Problem: Transformation of function is not totally
controlable
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Let’s see how it works in lab…
Dymond et al. 2007, 2008; Roche et al., 2008; Dymond & Roche, 2009
A is like BCA
CB
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Derivation = No additional learning needed
Dymond et al. 2007, 2008; Roche et al., 2008; Dymond & Roche, 2009
AA
CB
CB C
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• A associated with anxiogenic picture
• Press space bar when see A to avoid
Dymond et al. 2007, 2008; Roche et al., 2008; Dymond & Roche, 2009
A
A =
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Test phase:
• Avoid when see A
• Avoid when see B (DIRECT relational learning)
• Avoid when see C (DERIVED relational learning)
Dymond et al. 2007, 2008; Roche et al., 2008; Dymond & Roche, 2009
A
B
C
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Derived Relational Learning leads to Experiential Avoidance
• Functions of stimuli are transformed
independently from our will
• Thoughts evoke the same emotions as actual painful events in our life.
• Example: Avoiding words related with something we fear.
Afraid of words?!?... Try this:
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Why are ACT therapists obsessed with MILK?
Hayes et al., 1999; Masuda et al., 2004; Masuda et al., 2009
To contact the non arbitrary characteristics of verbal stimuli (sounds)
A word and its meaning are two different things
We don’t have to respond to words as if they were true.
DEFUSION
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Why do ACT therapists train to act independently from thoughts?
McMullen et al., 2008
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Derivation of functions and thought control…
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We don’t need no thought control !
Both useless, both dangerous, because of derivation
• suppressing emotion and thoughts
• distracting from emotions and thoughts
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Trying to suppress thoughts ? (Hooper et al., 2010)
BEAR = BOCEEM = GEDEER
Instruction: don’t think of a BEAR !
1) Each time « BEAR » on the screen, press to suppress
2) I learn that BEAR = BOCEEM (arbitrary relation of equivalence)
Each time BOCEEM appears, I suppress it too !
3) I learn that BOCEEM = GEDEER (arbitrary relation of equivalence)
Each time GEDEER appears, I suppress it too !
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Example in OCD
Contamination - viruses
bacterias germs
microorganismsillness hospital
doctors
soap
water
shower
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Because of equivalence, suppression of thoughts becomes an endless job!
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Beach, hotel, sand, …
Trying to distract from thoughts ?
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Because of derivation, distraction can create new relations and trigger painful emotions in any context!
Because of equivalence, suppression of thoughts becomes an endless job!
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No thought control: acceptance
• Not because painful psychological events are ‘cool’ , but because thought control is impossible, makes things worse (because entangled in language - derivation of function, arbitrary relations)
• Acceptance =from : ”I’m about to have a panic attack, it’s going
to be awful”To: ”I know that when I enter the mall, thoughts
arise that say ‘I’m about to have a panic attack’. I enter the mall. Here come the thoughts. Welcome. The “machine” works as predicted”.
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Why does Experiential Avoidance persist?
Language leads to and maintainsExperiential Avoidance…
…through rule following.
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Rule following leads to insensitivity:
• 2 types of rule:– Track: following the rule is reinforced by direct
consequences in the environment.« Turn on the left and you will find the restaurant you
are looking for »– Ply: following the rule is reinforced by rule giver for
following the rule.– « Never contradict others and you will have many
friends » • Both help to learn faster but lead to insensitivity.
• Bigger risk for plies because independent from what happens in the environment.
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Let’s see how it works in lab…
Instructions to follow in order to earn a maximum of points
Modification of the consequences (not indicated to the participants)Difficult adaptation to the change in the consequences
Rule following put participants at distance from the actual consequences.
We learn faster but we become insensitive and rigid.
See Hayes (1989)
1 point/minute 1 point/press
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Imagine driving only according to what your GPS says…
If you are not in contact with your environment…
When the GPS makes a mistake…
You could go in a wrong direction without noticing it…
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Some rules followed by our clients:« I won’t be able to work because I am too stressed out »
« I couldn’t bear the fear of talking in front of an audience »
« I can’t get out my apartment because I could die of a panic attack »
« I must drink in order not to be sad »
« I can’t be happy if I can’t stop thinking about my trauma »
Language = insensitivity + loss
of flexibility
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Why do ACT therapists meditate?
Increasing control from
direct environment
Decreasing the influence of ineffective rules by:
Contacting
direct consequences
of behaviors
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An RFT definition of mindfulness?
Two key aspects: Present moment & No judgement
Responding to stimuli independently from their verbal relations (contact with the present moment + defusion)
• Ex. Could you do this?
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Why do ACT therapists use experiential exercises?
• Decreasing the influence of ineffective rules.
• The client observes the non arbitrary relations included in their situation.
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An experiential use of language: the metaphors
Relation of equivalence between the metaphor
and
Experiential Avoidance
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WARNING:Geeky slide coming
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Struggling in quicksand
Relation of equivalence
Sinking even more
Struggling with anxiety
Relation of equivalence
Feeling even more anxious
Function:
Counter-productive
Most efficient behavior:
Increasing contact with the sand, not struggling
Relation of equivalence
Function:
Counter-productive
Most efficient behavior
Accepting the emotion, not struggling
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New rules describing more efficiently the environment
• Following these new rules is reinforced by the effective apparition of consequences in the environment (“tracking”).
Example: “If I try to avoid my fear, I will be even more afraid”“If I accept my fear, I will save energy for action”
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Rule following and
selves
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We use rules also to define ourselves• Special instances of statements
I’m a psychologist (description)
I’m the father of 2 children (description)
I’m selfish (evaluation)
I can’t stand anxiety (evaluation)
I’m uggly (evaluation)
= conceptualized self
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Rules = Risks of fusion with conceptualized self
• Same problem as for all rules: insentivity to contingencies – fusion with the definition of ‘me’
• Risks when:- This definition of ‘me’ doesn't match anymore
what I observe (I’m a kind person but sometimes get mean)
- Someone attacks the conceptualisation of 'me', thinks or says unpleasant things about ‘me’(someone saying I’m racist, selfish, …)
- These rules about myself become plys that drive my behaviors (I’m uggly means I can’t have friends, hence I don’t try to meet other people)
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Relational frames builds self as context
• Special relational frames: « deictics »
I You Here There
Now Then
• Self as context is an invariant relation coming from the multiple exemplars of self-centered questions (where were you? What did you do? Are you hungry? etc.)
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Invariability of Self as context decreases dominance of conceptualized self
• self is disctinct from the content of thoughts about me = disable problematic transformations of function about ‘me’
• Self as context = defusion from conceptualized self = flexibility vis-à-vis definition of self
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Deictics to help clients accessing the perspective of self as context
What did you think of it a month ago?; what will you think of it next year?
What would you think if you were him?
What would you feel if you were not working in this firm?
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Did you have the same thoughts when you still had a job, 6 months ago?
If you find a new job tomorrow, will you still have the same thoughts in 6 months?
The « I » that is 'a douche', is it the 6 months ago ‘I’, the 6 months coming ‘I’, or the now ‘I’? Who is 'I'?
"I lost my job and I’m unable to find a new one.
I’m a douche. I’m worth nothing"
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Functions of language in values and commitment
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Values are augmentals
• Tracks
• Plys
Augmentals: change the capacity of events to function as reinforcers or punishers(Zettle & Hayes, 1982)
I have to travel during 15 hours
"traveling is boring"
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Valuing is augmenting
If I frame it with going to WoldCon to learn more and improve in helping my clients, it becomes reinforcing to me
Spending 15 hours in planes is boring and exhausting
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• Suppose you commit to run once a week. The pain in your muscles after your jogging will be a good sign (reinforcement): proof that you did something for your health.
Valuing is augmenting
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Values are the bright side of languageBring verbally abstract consequences that
are not present here and now(eg: being the dad I want to be for my children, take care of
my health, etc.)
Counterbalance short term consequences (painful) with verbal long term consequences (reinforcing)
(I’m going to feel fear but I can handle it for being the parent I wish to be)
Are everlasting sources of reinforcement(because, in a way, they don't exist, hence, no shortage!)
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And we're done…(phew!)
Need to sum up?
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Clinical technique Fundamental principles
Defusion Derived relational responding transforms function of thoughts and leads to experiential avoidance.
Acceptance Derived relational responding prevents thought and emotional control
Contact with
Present moment
Insensitivity to contingencies due to language
Self as context Verbal rules about ‘me’ (conceptualized self) - Plys - Deictics relational frames
Values/
commitment
Augmentals
Short/long term reinforcement
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« powerful tool »Learned relation
Derived relation
We hope that we changed the functions of RFT for you!
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Linking RFT to the Hexaflex:How basic principles
apply to clinical issues andACT techniques
Matthieu Villatte Jean-Louis Monestès
University of Nevada, Reno CNRS Fre 3291, France
Thank you for your attention