The MAC approach developed by connecting the more traditional scientific knowledge base on human performance and self-regulation to more contemporary findings to do with meta-cognitive processes, emotion regulation, and acceptance-based behavioral interventions. Written by the originators of the MAC model, this book will provide both the necessary theory, empirical background, and a structured step-by-step, easy-to-use protocol for the understanding, assessment, conceptualization, and enhancement of human performance. It is a protocol that can be readily adapted for a wide variety of high-performing clientele--from athletes and business people, to sales people, professionals in a variety of fields, and emergency/military personnel. The material can be integrated by practicing clinicians as an adjunctive intervention strategy to help clients with specific performance problems. Numerous case examples, forms, handouts, in- and out-of-session assignments and activities, and verbatim client instructions are included.

List of Figures
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Theoretical and Empirical Foundations

1. Understanding Functional and Dysfunctional Human Performance: The Integrative Model of Human Performance (IMHP)
2. From Change to Acceptance: The Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Approach to Performance Enhancement
3. Planning for the MAC

Part II: Strategies and Techniques of the MAC Approach to Performance Enhancement

4. MAC Module 1: Preparing the Client with Psychoeducation
5. MAC Module 2: Introducing Mindfulness and Cognitive Defusion
6. MAC Module 3: Introducing Values and Values-Driven Behavior
7. MAC Module 4: Introducing Acceptance
8. MAC Module 5: Enhancing Commitment
9. MAC Module 6: Skill Consolidation and Poise: Combining Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Commitment
10. MAC Module 7: Maintaining and Enhancing Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Commitment

Part III: Case Studies

11. Case Study I: Performance Dysfunction: The Case of Kayla
12. Case Study II: Performance Development: The Case of Daniel
13. Case Study III: Considerations in the Group Application of MAC