Dr. Francisco J. Ruiz

International Expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Relational Frame Theory (RFT)

Researcher and developer of the innovative RNT-focused ACT model, which more closely connects ACT and RFT.

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Profile

130+

Scientific publications

7500+

Academic citations

20+

Years of experience

Areas of Specialization

Main research lines and clinical practice

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Research on the efficacy and change processes of ACT across multiple domains (emotional disorders, health psychology, work stress, athletic performance enhancement, etc.) and populations (adults, adolescents, and children).

Relational Frame Theory (RFT)

Basic and applied research on the behavioral processes involved in human language and cognition.

RNT-focused ACT Model

Innovative model that incorporates conceptualization and research in RFT and integrates it into ACT to develop briefer and more effective interventions.

Over 140 scientific publications

Explore the complete research on ACT, RFT, and the innovative RNT-focused ACT model.

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