Working with Mary (role played by Dr. Pattti Robinson), who was recently diagnosed with COPD and is having a difficult time quitting smoking, Dr. Bauman (after completing the Contextual Interview) demonstrates the "Program Metaphor" to help Mary be aware of "old programming" that is critical and demeaning and build a "new program" of love, kindness and compassion.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach.
Dr. Bauman produces these videos in collaboration with the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association, a member-based non-profit whose aim is to make integrated care the standard of care. For more see: http://cfha.net & http://integratedcarenews.com.