ACT Made Simple, Russ Harris
ACT Made Simple, Russ Harris
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ACT Made Simple
An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Author: Russ Harris, Steven C. Hayes, PhD

Narrator: Hannibal Hills, Russ Harris

Unabridged: 18 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/05/2023


Synopsis

Why is it so hard to be happy? Why do humans suffer so much? And what can we realistically do about it? No matter how rewarding your job, as a mental health professional, you may sometimes feel helpless in the face of these questions. You are also well aware of the challenges and frustrations that can present during therapy.

If you're looking for ways to optimize your client sessions, consider joining the many thousands of therapists and life coaches worldwide who are learning acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). With a focus on mindfulness, client values, and a commitment to change, ACT is proven-effective in treating depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, eating disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and myriad other psychological issues. It's also a revolutionary new way to view the human condition.

A practical 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. Includes enhanced audio of exercises and techniques led by the author.

About Russ Harris

Russ Harris is an internationally acclaimed acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) trainer, and author of the best-selling ACT-based self-help book, The Happiness Trap. He is widely renowned for his ability to teach ACT in a way that is simple, clear, and fun-yet extremely practical.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy on December 21, 2016

Quotes: Clients have a hard time shifting from a problem-solving mode into a mindful appreciation mode. ACT assumes that (a) quality of life is primarily dependent upon mindful, values-guided action, and (b) this is possible regardless of how many symptoms you have - provided that you respond to your......more

Goodreads review by Justin on May 19, 2020

I read a brief version of ACT during internship, but my grad program never covered ACT, despite the salience of other evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT. Given I lean towards existential therapy and often incorporate CBT, ACT is the sweet spot blending those two approaches. The key piece I l......more

Goodreads review by MDL on August 09, 2020

I know this is made for therapists but I’m neither a psychologist nor a psychiatrist and I think everyone should read this book! I’ve read a ton of book on mindfulness and Buddhist teachings and this by far has exceeded my expectations because it is more than a mindfulness book. It has very PRACTICA......more

Goodreads review by Katherine on June 17, 2023

ACT is not my personal cup of tea, but this is a very clear and digestible primer on the approach for any therapists who are interested!......more