About Ingrid Ord

Ingrid

Ingrid Ord is a very experienced ACT practitioner who has studied the connection between ACT and Christianity for over a decade, in three different countries. She shares with you the knowledge gained through living out ACT as a Christian, and providing individual, couples and group therapy to literally hundreds of Christians.

Many hours of study of the Scripture, and reading through the Bible annually whilst applying ACT principles within her own life and the lives of her clients, has resulted in a treasure trove of ACT relevant references. The richness of Bible characters with their suffering and teaching provides an invaluable resource for therapists who may not have the same beliefs, but who may refer to these for the benefit of their Christian clients.

Ingrid welcomes communication from readers and comments, suggestions and constructive criticism. This work is seen, by her, as being part of the community involvement of the entire Association for Contextual and Behavioral Sciences (ACBS). It is her hope that this will be only the beginning of a growing body of knowledge in this area.

Ingrid is available to do groups for the public, and for therapists who wish to learn more about this topic. She is also well practised in video- conferencing and has clients in many different countries. Please feel free to contact her in this regard.

Dr Jennifer Gregg PH.D; Associate Professor, San Jose State University, San Jose, California, USA.

‘This book is an incredible resource for anyone who seeks to speak the language of their Christian clients in therapy. Ingrid Ord has done a superb job

bringing functional contextualism and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Christians in a way that supports, and is supported by, their religion, and she expertly guides ACT therapists working with Christian clients who identify strongly with their faith. Through a rich assortment of scriptural references and client handouts, this book provides invaluable tools for working with Christian clients in a way that not only does not undermine or contradict Christian religious beliefs, but beautifully supports them.’

Joy R, ACT with Faith, pg 127,

“.... this I think is one of the most powerful tools you have ever shared with me, and... others.

It's so tangible and provides clarity when you are feeling 'messy'. It's a cross and yet feels like an anchor when you use it. I especially notice how men relate to a model that is so clear. The model and the 'name' provide relevance and respect for what this model is, does, and stands for. It is Christ centred and the name highlights this fact.”

Julie R, MA, Oregon

“I read the whole manual in one sitting and absolutely loved it.

As I mentioned earlier, I am working on a book about social anxiety specifically for Christians. The traditional treatment models for Social Anxiety Disorder are woefully inadequate (CBT, etc.), with at least a 40% rate of nonresponders. Around 80% will never even seek treatment, which leaves a huge number of suffering (often paralyzed) Christians. What if all those people with SAD continued to experience symptoms, yet lived incredibly purposeful and meaningful lives anyway? The way Act with Faith embraces suffering as a part of purposeful living is so refreshing, and biblically accurate.”

Audrey L

“Thank you for this excellent book (ACT in Faith).

What a terrific job you have done in translating ACT concepts into the Christian world view and idiom. And I can see that the client handouts will be such a useful resource.”