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Follette, V. M., & Hazlett-Stevens, H. (2016). Mindfulness and acceptance theories. In J. C. Norcross, G. R. VandenBos, D. K. Freedheim, and B. O. Olatunji (Eds.), APA handbook of clinical psychology: Theory and research, Vol. 2. (pp. 273–302). American Psychological Association.
This chapter provides a history and introduction to mindfulness and acceptance theories.

Atkinson, B. J. (2013). Mindfulness training and the cultivation of secure, satisfying couple relationships. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 2(2), 73–94.
This article reviews the multiple benefits of mindfulness and argues that based on these benefits, it can be a useful tool when working with couples.

Pakenham, K. I., & Samios, C. (2013). Couples coping with multiple sclerosis: a dyadic perspective on the roles of mindfulness and acceptance. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 36(4), 389-400.
This study demonstrates the benefits of acceptance and mindfulness for couples coping with multiple sclerosis.

Carson, J. W., Carson, K. M., Gil, K. M., & Baucom, D. H. (2007). Self-expansion as a mediator of relationship improvements in a mindfulness intervention. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 33(4), 517–528.
This article discusses the results of a randomized controlled trial of a mindfulness-based relationship enhancement program for couples. Specifically, they report on a multiple mediation analysis of couples’ improvements.

Peterson, B. D., Eifert, G. H., Feingold, T., & Davidson, S. (2009). Using acceptance and commitment therapy to treat distressed couples: A case study with two couples. Cognitive & Behavioral Practice, 16(4), 430.
This article provides an introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a third-wave CBT model, and discusses the general adaptation of this approach for the couple context. A case study of the implementation of ACT with two couples is reviewed.