ACT

These are some helpful ACT oriented reading material for patients and clinicians to include in their library. Click each to see a more detailed description and find a helpful link to purchase.

  • Since the original publication of this seminal work, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced approach to helping people change. This book provides the definitive statement of ACT--from conceptual and empirical foundations to clinical techniques--written by its originators. ACT is based on the idea that psychological rigidity is a root cause of a wide range of clinical problems. The authors describe effective, innovative ways to cultivate psychological flexibility by detecting and targeting six key processes: defusion, acceptance, attention to the present moment, self-awareness, values, and committed action. Sample therapeutic exercises and patient-therapist dialogues are integrated throughout.

    New to This Edition
    *Reflects tremendous advances in ACT clinical applications, theory building, and research.
    *Psychological flexibility is now the central organizing focus.
    *Expanded coverage of mindfulness, the therapeutic relationship, relational learning, and case formulation.
    *Restructured to be more clinician friendly and accessible; focuses on the moment-by-moment process of therapy.

    Authors: Steven C. Hayes, Kirk D. Stroshl, Kelly G. Wilson.

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  • In The Happiness Trap, Dr. Russ Harris provides a means to escape the epidemic of stress, anxiety, and depression, unlocking the secrets to a truly fulfilling life. 

    Updated and expanded in its second edition, this empowering book presents the insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), covering more topics and providing more practical tools than ever before. Learn how to clarify your values, develop self-compassion, and find true satisfaction with this bigger and better guide to: 

    • Reducing stress and worry 
    • Handling painful thoughts and feelings more effectively 
    • Breaking self-defeating habits 
    • Overcoming insecurity and self-doubt 
    • Building better relationships 
    • Improving performance and finding fulfilment at work 

    The Happiness Trap is for everyone. Whether you’re lacking confidence, facing illness, coping with loss, working in a high-stress job, or suffering from anxiety or depression, this book will show you how to build authentic happiness, from the inside out. 

    Author: Russ Harris

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