Dr. Russ Harris is a medically-qualified doctor and a leading authority on psychological flexibility. His work challenges conventional ideas about happiness, suggesting they can paradoxically lead to unhappiness, and offers practical strategies for stress reduction and enhanced vitality. Known for his engaging and humorous presentation style, his seminars are packed with actionable tools and techniques designed to improve performance and overall well-being.
In this much-needed guide, written by a team of renowned mental health professionals and grief experts, readers will find the most effective therapeutic tools to help transform grief and loss-whatever the cause-and move forward in life with a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.
Build more compassionate, accepting, and loving relationships with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
How to Transcend Grief, Crisis, and Loss with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Large Print 16 Pt Edition)
Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a pandemic, or a natural disaster-nothing really prepares us for those moments when life hits hard and turns our world upside down. In this candid self-help guide, best-selling author Russ Harris offers practical skills grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help readers recover from grief, loss, and crisis; transcend pain and suffering; and build rich and meaningful lives-even in the face of adversity.
Practical skills grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you bounce back when life knocks you down. Whether it's the loss of a loved one or a job, the end of a relationship, a pandemic, or a natural disaster--nothing really prepares us for those moments when life hits hard and turns our world upside down. The good news is that you can move forward. There are tools you can use to find your way back from despair and live a fulfilling life. In this candid self-help guide, psychotherapist Russ Harris offers powerful and doable skills grounded in evidence-based ACT to help you recover from grief, loss, and crisis; transcend your pain and suffering; and build a rich and meaningful life--even in the face of adversity. You'll also find tools to help you deal with painful memories, create your own healing "grief rituals," and transform difficult emotions into unexpected allies. Finally, you'll learn how mindfulness and self-compassion can help keep you grounded, even when it seems like your world is in free fall. If you're ready to start building the resilience needed to heal from loss or thrive in the face adversity, this guide will show you how to get there, one step at a time.
A self-help book that will teach you how to cope effectively when life hurts and how not only to survive life's unexpected curve balls, but also how to thrive, despite them.
An Easy-To-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (16pt Large Print Edition)
Focusing on the core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this practical primer caters to both newcomers and seasoned professionals. It provides clear explanations and actionable tips for effectively applying ACT in real-world scenarios. The revised second edition introduces new chapters covering self-compassion, flexible perspective taking, and trauma, enhancing the resource's relevance and utility for diverse therapeutic practices.
This is a hands-on, self-help guide to gaining long-lasting confidence and overcoming fear using mindfulness-based therapy. The author explains how many of us are playing the 'confidence game' using the wrong rules, and guides the reader through clear, simple exercises designed to help you manage difficult emotions.
If you are new to ACT - or just want to improve your delivery - this easy-to- read reference guide will help you troubleshoot common in-session challenges and help your clients achieve lasting change.
The practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is made even more accessible in this fun, easy-to-understand, and illustrated companion to The Happiness Trap There’s this idea going around that we’re always supposed to be happy—and it’s making us miserable. The good news is, if you can learn to let go of that impossible expectation, your life will be a whole lot happier. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a simple, self-administered therapy that uses mindfulness to enable you to do just that. In this follow-up to his bestselling The Happiness Trap, Russ Harris shows how you, like millions of other people, can use ACT to start living a life that’s far richer, fuller, and more meaningful. You will learn how ACT can help you: • Reduce stress and worry • Handle painful feelings and thoughts more effectively • Break self-defeating habits • Overcome insecurity and self-doubt • Recognize and treasure the whole range of emotions that make up a satisfying life
This book explores how popular myths about happiness lead to increased stress, anxiety, and depression, highlighting that some remedies may worsen the situation. It reveals how many individuals find themselves trapped in "The Happiness Trap."