Acceptance and Recovery Therapy by Levels for Psychosis (ART): A Contextual and Integrative Model

Abstract Acceptance and recovery therapy for psychosis (ART) is an innovative psychological intervention designed to address psychotic spectrum disorders from a contextual and integrative perspective. Rooted in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and the principles of behavioral-contextual science, which emphasize the study of behavior in interaction with its environment, ART provides tailored therapeutic strategies to meet the specific challenges of psychosis. This interdisciplinary approach integrates ACT techniques with elements from other therapeutic models, always framed within a person-centered and context-sensitive perspective. Furthermore, ART allows for the flexible adaptation of interventions, adjusting them to each individual’s cognitive and functional level. This article presents the key components of the ART model and explores its potential to improve clinical practice by fostering more personalized, values-based care. Ultimately, ART contributes to the development of more effective and meaningful interventions for individuals experiencing psychosis.