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• Steven Hayes is one of the founding theorists of ACT • This will be the first book to provide therapists with practical ACT and DBT applications for children and adolescents As acceptance- and mindfulness-based therapies continue to gain momentum and empirical support within mainstream psychology, it is essential to examine the adaptability and effectiveness of these approaches for children and adolescents. This edited book will summarize the diverse ways in which the third-wave therapies have been adapted for young p... read more

Despite ongoing criticism of strict beauty ideals, cosmetic surgeons and diet pill manufacturers continue to thrive and tolerance for body flaws seems to lessen every day. More and more people have begun to internalize a need for physical perfection. And the psychological distress that accompanies body image dissatisfaction leaves many individuals in a long-term struggle. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Body Image Dissatisfaction is a manual for practitioners seeking to help clients let go of self-judgment and preoccupation ... read more

Learn what defusion is and watch as Hayes starts out a client with defusion work. For the first time ever, these powerful and informative DVDs offer viewers a complete, live-action demonstration of the core processes of the new and revolutionary acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Starring ACT founder Steven Hayes, these videos offer insight into the experience of real ACT sessions from the points of view of both the therapist and the client. With more than 6000 new therapists being trained every year, ACT is one of the faste... read more

The second episode in the ACT in Action shows how to structure ACT work. For the first time ever, these powerful and informative DVDs offer viewers a complete, live-action demonstration of the core processes of the new and revolutionary acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Starring ACT founder Steven Hayes, these videos offer insight into the experience of real ACT sessions from the points of view of both the therapist and the client. With more than 6000 new therapists being trained every year, ACT is one of the fastest-growi... read more

For the first time ever, these powerful and informative DVDs offer viewers a complete, live-action demonstration of the core processes of the new and revolutionary acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).Facing the Struggle introduces the organization and objectives of the ACT DVD series Starring ACT founder Steven Hayes, these videos offer insight into the experience of real ACT sessions from the points of view of both the therapist and the client. With more than 6000 new therapists being trained every year, ACT is one of the fast... read more

In episode 4, Mindfulness, Self, and the Present Moment, you’ll be introduced to the mindfulness components of ACT. For the first time ever, these powerful and informative DVDs offer viewers a complete, live-action demonstration of the core processes of the new and revolutionary acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Starring ACT founder Steven Hayes, these videos offer insight into the experience of real ACT sessions from the points of view of both the therapist and the client. With more than 6000 new therapists being tra... read more

In the final episode, Psychological Flexibility, you’ll learn how to mix the various ACT processes in actual treatment scenarios. For the first time ever, these powerful and informative DVDs offer viewers a complete, live-action demonstration of the core processes of the new and revolutionary acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Starring ACT founder Steven Hayes, these videos offer insight into the experience of real ACT sessions from the points of view of both the therapist and the client. With more than 6000 new therap... read more

Values and Action, the fifth episode in the series, describes the ACT approach to values. For the first time ever, these powerful and informative DVDs offer viewers a complete, live-action demonstration of the core processes of the new and revolutionary acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Starring ACT founder Steven Hayes, these videos offer insight into the experience of real ACT sessions from the points of view of both the therapist and the client. With more than 6000 new therapists being trained every year, ACT is one of t... read more

At 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... read more

"Russ Harris is an open, centered, and engaged teacher of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and, in ACT Made Simple, he succeeds in delivering a transparent account of a complex and powerful treatment. I recommend this book to mental health and medical providers and to their teachers."-- Patricia J. Robinson, Ph.D., coauthor of Behavioral Consultation and Primary Care and The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Depression

Since Sigmund Freud published his famous case studies on the Rat Man and others, annotated case transcriptions have been a vital tool for the study and teaching of clinical psychology. These works involve records of the proceedings of client sessions, interpreted and illuminated by the therapists who conduct the interviews. Reading annotated transcripts gives clinicians a chance to prepare for the kinds of situations and problems that come up in their own work. This volume is the first annotated client transcript prepared using the... read more

With nearly three million Americans undergoing cataract surgery annually this survey is essential for those anticipating the procedure. This handbook covers the most frequently asked questions, such as "What type of new lens is implanted in the eye? What type of anesthesia is used? Is there pain after the surgery? "and "How soon will vision improve?" A photographic outline illustrating how cataracts are removed and how new intraocular lenses are implanted is also included.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a new approach to psychotherapy that rethinks even our most basic assumptions of mental well-being. Starting with the assumption that the normal condition of human existence is suffering and struggle, ACT works by first encouraging individuals to accept their lives as they are in the here and now. This acceptance is an antidote to the problem of avoidance, which ACT views as among the greatest risk factors for unnecessary suffering and poor mental health. First published 2005.

Through clear and simple steps, this interactive reference illustrates how to live naturally with one's spirit to discover a more joyous and rewarding life. Each series of instructions features real-life stories that reveal how these steps have changed and saved lives, helped individuals grow spiritually, and learned to more readily trust their intuition. In addition to demonstrating the differences between one's thoughts and divine guidance, this new edition provides signs of a divinely directed life, steps to overcoming blocks to... read more

Acceptance and commitment therapy is one of the most exciting developments in psychotherapy to occur in the last fifty years. ACT departs from conventional psychotherapeutic models, which strive to "fix", "control", or "get rid of" unwanted thoughts and behaviours. Instead, it demonstrates how to accept uncomfortable or painful situations without engaging with them, allowing them to pass away or diminish as they will. The therapy helps clients assess their own values and commit to acting on them in ways that lead to richer, more fu... read more

Many traumatic experiences naturally heal with time and become part of your past, like old scars. But when you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumas flare up in your life again and again, causing stress and making it difficult to focus on the here and now. Months and even years may pass, but the memories don't fade and let you move on. A clinically proven therapeutic method called mind-body bridging can help you to finally heal and recover from these difficult experiences. Mind-Body Workbook for PTSD is a straightfo... read more

Enough is enough! Many have struggled too long to control the symptoms of anxiety, only to find fear, shyness and worry creeping back into their lives the minute they let down their guard. The bottom line is that most efforts to "control" or "get rid of" anxiety simply don't work. But, fortunately, this book offers another option.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps people facing a range of psychological problems learn to accept painful feelings without becoming overwhelmed by or submerged in them. Then it works to ... read more

Spas have become self-care oases for millions of people living busy, hectic lives. And while your skin may be smoother when you leave, the relaxation response sparked by a visit to the spa is an equally invaluable gift. Pleasure Healing will help you give that gift to yourself every day by bringing relaxation and present-moment awareness into your life. As you incorporate mindfulness techniques including meditation, healing breathwork, conscious movement, and other pleasure-healing rituals into your daily routine, you'll notice the... read more

Compiled from three years of exciting, inventive, and challenging discussion on the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this book offers readers a rare window through which they can observe the intellectual development of one of today’s most exciting developments in clinical psychology.

Leading researchers in acceptance and commitment therapy suggest to readers struggling with anorexia that strategies to control their disorder are themselves problems. Instead, they use the techniques of acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT, to teach how better to cope with out-of-control emotions and thoughts. The aim of this book is to teach anorexia sufferers how to redirect the drive for thinness to achieve more healthful goals.

People who worry focus on problems and potential disasters, while people who ruminate focus on regrets and mistakes. Common topics for worry and rumination include fears about interpersonal relationships, guilt, decision-making, and unsatisfied life goals. Worriers fear the future and ruminators dwell on the past, but they have one thing in common - both are unable to focus their attention to the present. What's more, excessive worry and rumination can lead to depression and generalized anxiety disorder. "The Mindful Path Through W... read more