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Record Nr.

UNINA9910793545303321

Autore

Harris Russ <1966->

Titolo

ACT made simple : an easy-to-read primer on acceptance and commitment therapy / / Russ Harris

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oakland, CA : , : New Harbinger Publications, , [2019]

2019

ISBN

1-68403-303-9

1-68403-302-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (394 pages)

Classificazione

PSY007000PSY010000

Disciplina

616.891425

Soggetti

Acceptance and commitment therapy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. The Human Challenge -- 2. Getting Hooked -- 3. "Mindfulness" and Other Dodgy Words -- 4. Get Your Geek On --  5. Setting Up for Success -- 6. What's the Problem? -- 7. Where Do I Start? --  8. Creative What?! -- 9. Drop the Struggle -- 10.  Dropping Anchor -- 11. Notice That Thought -- 12. Deeper into Defusion -- 13. The Defusion Smorgasbord -- 14. Barriers to Defusion -- 15. Leaves, Streams, Clouds, and Sky -- 16. "Technique Overload" and Other Perils -- 17. Being Present -- 18. Hold Yourself Kindly -- 19. Know What Matters -- 20. What If Nothing Matters? -- 21. Do What It Takes -- 22. Fifty Shades of Acceptance -- 23. Emotions as Allies -- 24. What's Stopping You? -- 25. The Noticing Self -- 26. Flexible Exposure --  27. Cognitive Flexibility -- 28. Shame, Anger, and Other "Problem" Emotions -- 29. Flexible Relationships -- Chapter 30. I and Thou -- 31. A Quick Guide to Getting Unstuck --  32. The ACT Therapist's Journey.

Sommario/riassunto

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.