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ACT made simple, an easy-to-read primer on acceptance and commitment therapy, Russ Harris ; [foreword by Steven C. Hayes, PhD]

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

ACT made simple

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Russ Harris ; [foreword by Steven C. Hayes, PhD]

Mastering ACT series

an easy-to-read primer on acceptance and commitment therapy

"A practical and easy-to-use primer, ideal for newcomers and experienced professionals alike, ACT Made Simple offers clear explanations of the six core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and a set of real-world tips and solutions for rapidly and effectively implementing this powerful therapy into practice. This fully revised and updated second edition includes new information and chapters on self-compassion, flexible perspective taking, working with trauma, and more"--, Provided by publisher

Your choice point -- What's new in version two? -- How to use this book -- Part 1: What is ACT? The human challenge -- Getting hooked -- "Mindfulness" and other dodgy words -- Get your geek on -- Part 2: Getting started. Setting up for success -- What's the problem? -- Where do i start? -- Part 3: The nitty gritty stuff. Creative what?! -- Drop the struggle -- Dropping anchor -- Notice that thought -- Deeper into defusion -- The defusion smorgasbord -- Barriers to defusion -- Leaves, streams, clouds, and sky -- "Technique overload" and other perils -- Being present -- Hold yourself kindly -- Know what matters -- What if nothing matters? -- Do what it takes -- Fifty shades of acceptance -- Emotions as allies -- What's stopping you? -- The noticing self -- Flexible exposure -- Cognitive flexibility -- Shame, anger, and other "problem" emotions -- Flexible relationships -- Part 4: Wrapping up. I and thou -- A quick guide to getting unstuck -- The act therapist's journey

Acceptance and commitment therapy