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ACT Made Simple: An Easy-To-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapyby Russ Harris
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Would you like to be less stressed and more fulfilled at work? Then join the many thousands of therapists and life coaches worldwide who are learning acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). ACT is not just a proven effective treatment for depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, eating disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, and myriad other psychological issues. It's also a revolutionary new way to view the human condition, packed full of exciting new tools, techniques, and strategies for promoting profound behavioral change. A practical and entertaining primer, ideal for ACT newcomers and experienced ACT professionals alike, ACT Made Simple offers clear explanations of the six ACT processes and a set of real-world tips and solutions for rapidly and effectively implementing them in your practice. This book gives you everything you need to start using ACT with your clients for impressive results.
Book News Annotation:Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a behavioral therapy based
on mindfulness and values-guided action. Written in plain language,
this primer makes ACT accessible to a broad range of helping
professionals. The book overviews the ACT model and the theory
underlying it, then covers basics of experiential therapy, obtaining
informed consent, and structuring sessions. Subsequent chapters are
devoted to the six core process of ACT and how to apply them to
various clinical issues. Concluding chapters look at overcoming
barriers to change and matching ACT with other models. The primer
includes scripts, exercises, metaphors, and worksheets to use with
clients, and a session-by-session guide to implementing ACT therapy.
Harris is an ACT trainer and author of an ACT-based self-help book.
Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Internationally-known acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) trainer Russ Harris presents ACT Made Simple, a complete, accessible guide for therapists interested in understanding the ACT model and teaching core ACT principles to their clients. Synopsis:At acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) workshops around the world, author Russ Harris is often asked one question: If you could recommend just one book on ACT, what would it be? ACT Made Simple, a clear, accessible, and jargon-free ACT primer, is the answer to that question. Though many mental health professionals are intrigued by the concepts presented in the ACT model, they are often hesitant to delve into intimidating technical volumes that are heavy on theory but lacking in real-world tips and solutions. Based on ACT in a Nutshell, Harris' popular ten-week crash course on the ACT model, ACT Made Simple makes the six ACT processes easy to understand and implement in therapy. ACT professionals seeking a refresher course on the model as well as therapists new to ACT will appreciate this practical approach. The book includes conversational responses and questions, but also encourages readers to tailor ACT techniques to their practices and their clients. Readers learn to innovate simple mindfulness exercises, create their own defusion techniques, make client worksheets, and set up client homework schedules. Chapters include handy tips and when this doesn't work sections. About the AuthorRuss Harris, is an internationally acclaimed acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) trainer and author of the popular ACT-based self-help book, The Happiness Trap, now published in over fifteen languages and twenty countries. He is widely renowned for his ability to train therapists in ACT in a way that is clear, accessible, and fun. Afterword writer Steven C. Hayes, PhD, is University of Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, and author of numerous books, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, and Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life, as well as hundred of articles and book chapters on related subjects. Table of ContentsWhat Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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