Books

A row of academic and professional books standing upright on a sandy surface, with a blurred beach and ocean background under a clear blue sky.

Selected works applying behavioral science across clinical, organizational, and high-performance contexts.

Finding Your Why and Finding Your Way distills a values-based approach to action. Rooted in ACT and contextual behavioral science, it offers a clear, usable framework for turning what matters into what you actually do—especially when life is hard, motivation is low, or clarity isn’t enough. Link

Book cover titled 'Breathe and Bring the Heat' by D.J. Moran, Ph.D., BCBA-D, focusing on sports performance, mindfulness, and behavioral science. The cover features a flaming baseball.

Breathe and Bring the Heat applies mindfulness and psychological flexibility to high-pressure performance. Designed for athletes, performers, and leaders, it offers practical tools for staying present, resilient, and effective when the stakes are high. Link

Book cover titled 'Building Safety Commitment' by Daniel J. Moran, with a construction site illustration, a crane, and a green medical cross symbol.

Building Safety Commitment uses Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) to develop practical skills that strengthen safety motivation, improve situational awareness, and help people act safely even in the presence of distractions, pressure, and competing demands at work. Link

Book cover titled 'Mind and Movement: Advancing Mental Health Treatment with the Science of Physical Activity,' edited by Daniel J. Moran and foreword by Frank Gardner, featuring images of people engaging in various physical activities.

Mind and Movement integrates exercise science and psychotherapy to advance mental health treatment. It offers an evidence-based framework for using physical movement as a structured, clinically relevant intervention—not just a lifestyle recommendation. Link

Book titled 'ACT in Practice: Case Conceptualization in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy' by Patricia A. Bach and Daniel J. Moran, with a foreword by Steven C. Hayes.

ACT in Practice: Case Conceptualization in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy provides a structured, process-based approach to ACT case conceptualization. Through applied examples and clinical guidance, it helps therapists translate theory into precise, flexible, and effective intervention. Link

Cover of the book 'Evidence-Based Educational Methods' showing a person teaching in front of an audience.

Evidence-Based Educational Methods examines empirically supported approaches to teaching and learning in psychology. It highlights instructional methods grounded in research, advancing rigor and accountability in higher education and professional training. Link

Cover of a book titled "Committed Action in Practice" with subtext about assessing, planning, and supporting change in clients, authored by Daniel J. Moran, Patricia A. Bach, and Sonja V. Batten.

Committed Action in Practice explores the behavioral processes underlying committed action in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It provides clinicians with practical strategies for strengthening persistence, flexibility, and values-driven behavior in the face of obstacles. Link

Book titled 'Quality, Behavior and the Bottom Line' by Jerry Pounds, Tom Werner, Bob Foxworthy, and Daniel Moran, featuring a silhouette of four people and a blue graph pattern on the cover.

Quality, Behavior, and the Bottom Line applies behavioral science to organizational performance and quality improvement. It demonstrates how measurable behavior change, aligned systems, and leadership practices drive sustainable results—not just short-term gains. Link

Book cover titled 'Applied Behavior Science in Organizations' with a background of various colorful circles.

Applied Behavior Science in Organizations examines the application of behavioral science to organizational systems, leadership, and performance. It integrates theory, research, and practice to improve effectiveness, accountability, and large-scale behavior change within complex institutions. Contributor to the chapter on Acceptance and Commitment Training in organizations. Link