ACTing on Routine Outcome Monitoring

This thesis explores the application of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) informed approach in achieving clients’ therapeutic objectives via systematically tracking client progress over the therapy process. The study utilized the Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Research Network (MFT-PRN), a specific tool that aids the tracking of therapy progress, to gather relevant client data. The data consisted of therapy progress for 27 individuals the author worked with, 1,001 individuals from the Individual Relational and Finance Therapy Clinic, and 4,424 individuals from the MFT-PRN-Network. Upon collecting this data, progress trajectories were generated using Microsoft Excel to compare the author’s clients’ outcomes with those of other therapists utilizing MFT-PRN. The finding indicates that routine tracking of client progress can illustrate the effectiveness of therapists working with ACT informed approaches, thereby facilitating clients in successfully reaching their therapeutic goals. This study underscores the importance of integrating a routine outcome monitoring (ROM) process into therapeutic practice, highlighting its role in building stronger therapeutic alliances, accurately monitoring client progress, and empowering clients to participate actively in their own therapeutic journey. Additionally, the research provides evidence supporting the adoption of ROM for improving therapy outcomes and client satisfaction.