Russ Harris

Let's face it: Picture-perfect storybook romances don't exist in real life. Couples fight. Feelings of love wax and wane through the years. And the stress and tedium of everyday life and work can often drive a wedge between even the most devoted couples. So, how can you reignite passion and intimacy in your relationship, cultivate greater understanding and compassion between yourself and your partner, and bring the joy back to your love life? In this fully revised and updated edition of ACT with Love, therapist and world-renowned ACT expert Russ Harris shows how developing psychological flexibility-the ability to be in the present moment with openness, awareness, and focus, and to take effective action in line with one's values-can help you and your partner strengthen and deepen your relationship. Also included is new information on attachment theory, powerful mindfulness and self-compassion techniques, and assertiveness and boundary-setting skills. ACT with Love will show you how to: ·Let go of conflict, open up, and live fully in the present ·Use mindfulness to increase intimacy, connection, and understanding ·Resolve painful conflicts and reconcile long-standing differences ·Act on your values to build a rich and meaningful relationship If you're looking to increase feelings of intimacy, love, and connection with your partner, this book has everything you need to get started-together.

Nueva edici n ampliada y actualizada. El libro que ha ayudado a m s de un mill n de lectores a liberarse de la ansiedad Te sientes solo, aburrido, desdichado, inseguro o insatisfecho, y, a pesar de todo, pones cara de felicidad, fingiendo que todo va bien? Si tu respuesta es afirmativa, tranquilo, no eres el nico Los ltimos estudios cient ficos sugieren que vivimos prisioneros en una trampa invisible: un c rculo vicioso en el que cuanto m s luchamos por alcanzar la felicidad, m s sufrimos a largo plazo. Por fortuna, escapar de la trampa de la felicidad es posible gracias a una innovadora psicoterapia conocida como Terapia de Compromiso y Aceptaci n (ACT). A trav s de tres poderosos principios, la ACT permite lidiar con el dolor, vencer los temores y construir una vida rica, plena y llena de sentido. Tras haber vendido un mill n de ejemplares, esta edici n actualizada y ampliada de La trampa de la felicidad ayudar a cualquier persona que se enfrente a una enfermedad, una p rdida, la ansiedad, o la depresi n, a liberarse y construir una vida verdaderamente feliz. Este libro ofrece una serie de t cnicas ingeniosas y creativas que todos podemos aplicar para superar la ansiedad, la frustraci n y la inseguridad. Harris analiza c mo caemos en la "trampa de la felicidad" para luego mostrarnos el camino hacia la libertad. Nueva edici n ampliada y actualizada. El libro que ha ayudado a m s de un mill n de lectores a liberarse de la ansiedad. Steven Hayes, autor de Sal de tu mente, entra en tu vida

Er du fanget i lykkefælden – som så mange andre? Den måde, de fleste af os jagter lykken på, er faktisk med til at gøre os ulykkelige og gøde jorden for stress, angst, nervøsitet og depression, mener Russ Harris. Han præsenterer i denne gennemreviderede og opdaterede udgave af LYKKEFÆLDEN – der er en bestseller i hele verden – hvordan du kan komme ud af lykkefælden og opleve større tilfredshed og mening i dit liv. Bogen bygger på metoden ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), som er en anerkendt og forskningsbaseret metode til at styrke trivslen i livet. LYKKEFÆLDEN indeholder teknikker og øvelser som hjælper dig med at:• Reducere stress og bekymring• Håndtere ubehagelige tanker og følelser på en mere effektiv måde• Bryde selvdestruktive mønstre og vaner• Overvinde usikkerhed og manglende tro på dig selv• Skabe et rigt, tilfredsstillende og meningsfuldt livBogen er for alle – fra topledere til salgsmedarbejdere, pædagoger til forskere, astronauter til pensionister. Uanset, om du mangler troen på dig selv, lider af en sygdom, opleversmerte eller sorg, har en stresset hverdag eller har psykiske problemer, så kan du lære, hvordan du skaber en indre og mere stabil lykkefølelse.

Trauma-Focused ACT presents a highly effective, research-based protocol for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as a broad range of trauma-related disorders-from depression to addiction. Newcomers and experienced professionals alike will learn a comprehensive approach to treating trauma with a focus on living in the present, healing the past, and building the future. This unique guide is based on the empirically supported program author Russ Harris developed for the World Health Organization (WHO).

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.

Free yourself from depression, anxiety, and insecurity, and instead build a rich and meaningful life with the updated and expanded edition of the world's best-selling guide to escaping the "happiness trap." Over 1 million copies sold In The Happiness Trap, Dr. Russ Harris provides a means to escape the epidemic of stress, anxiety, and depression, unlocking the secrets to a truly fulfilling life. Updated and expanded in its second edition, this empowering book presents the insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), covering more topics and providing more practical tools than ever before. Learn how to clarify your values, develop self-compassion, and find true satisfaction with this bigger and better guide to: - Reducing stress and worry - Handling painful thoughts and feelings more effectively - Breaking self-defeating habits - Overcoming insecurity and self-doubt - Building better relationships - Improving performance and finding fulfilment at work The Happiness Trap is for everyone. Whether you're lacking confidence, facing illness, coping with loss, working in a high-stress job, or suffering from anxiety or depression, this book will show you how to build authentic happiness, from the inside out.

More than ever, clinicians need customizable approaches for treating children with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Written by an experienced educational psychologist, ACT for Treating Children offers clear, practical, brief, and developmentally appropriate strategies grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help children ages 5 to 12 learn effective coping skills, manage emotions, and bounce back from life's difficulties. A brief 6-10 session protocol. Clear, practical, and developmentally appropriate strategies to help children ages 5 to 12 learn effective coping skills, manage emotions, and bounce back from life's difficulties. If you treat children struggling with mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, you know that approaches designed for adults do not work with younger clients. ACT for Treating Children presents skills grounded in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help children regulate emotions and cope with the inevitable ups and downs of life, and is suitable for clinicians with no prior knowledge of or training in ACT, as well as seasoned ACT clinicians. Written by an experienced educational and developmental psychologist, this practical clinician's guide outlines a simplified version of the ACT Hexaflex-a key component of this treatment model-called the Kidflex, to help young clients build resilience and psychological flexibility. You'll also find detailed case studies, transcripts, activities, experiential exercises, worksheets, and session plans to help you develop the skillset you need to help children overcome disorders such as stress, anxiety and depression. Finally, you'll find strategies for involving parents in treatment when appropriate, and enlisting them as 'ACT coaches' in the child's therapy. It can be difficult to know where to start when using ACT for individual therapy with children. That's why the skills in this go-to guide are practical and easy-to-implement, can be done with children in both face-to-face therapy and online sessions, and are simple enough for children to put into practice in any setting-whether it's at home, in school, or out in the world.

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERDo you ever feel worried, miserable or unfulfilled - yet put on a happy face and pretend everything's fine? You are not alone. Stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem are all around. Research suggests that many of us get caught in a psychological trap, a vicious circle in which the more we strive for happiness, the more it eludes us. Fortunately, there is a way to escape from the 'Happiness Trap' in this updated and expanded second edition which unlocks the secrets to a truly fulfilling life. This empowering book presents the insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), covering more topics and providing more practical tools than ever before. Learn how to clarify your values, develop self-compassion and find true satisfaction with this bigger and better guide to:· Reducing stress and worry· Handling painful thoughts and feelings more effectively· Breaking self-defeating habits· Overcoming insecurity and self-doubt· Building better relationships· Improving performance and finding fulfilment at workThe Happiness Trap is for everyone. Whether you're lacking confidence, facing illness, coping with loss, working in a high-stress job, or suffering from anxiety or depression, this book will show you how to build authentic happiness, from the inside out.

Trauma-Focused ACT (TFACT) provides a flexible, comprehensive model for treating the entire spectrum of trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, moral injury, chronic pain, shame, suicidality, insomnia, complicated grief, attachment issues, sexual problems, and more. Written by internationally acclaimed ACT trainer, Russ Harris, this textbook is for practitioners at all levels of experience, and offers exclusive access to free downloadable resources-including scripts, videos, MP3s, handouts, and worksheets. Discover cutting-edge strategies for healing the past, living in the present, and building a new future. With this compassion-based, exposure-centered approach, you'll learn how to help your clients:· Find safety and security in their bodies· Overcome hyperarousal and hypoarousal· Break free from dissociation· Shift from self-hatred to self-compassion· Rapidly ground themselves and reengage in life· Unhook from difficult cognitions and emotions· Develop an integrated sense of self· Resolve traumatic memories through flexible exposure· Connect with and live by their values· Experience post-traumatic growth

Crawford the Cat's friend Milow is being bullied by a boy at school, and Milow doesn't know what to do. Featuring the Crawford the Cat characters, this gentle book is geared toward early readers and suggests a safe starting point for young children to take when they find themselves the target of bullying. Written and illustrated by G. Brian Reynolds and Russ Harris, producers of the popular Crawford the Cat video series, Crawford and the Bully - Milow's Story helps children better identify bullying and encourages them to safely stand up to the bullying and how to get help. The bully at Milow's school has been calling Milow names, taking Milow's money and making fun of him. The bully said he would hurt Milow if anyone found out. Milow is afraid, but reluctantly confides in Crawford and Harriet. Crawford knows exactly what Milow should do, and together Crawford and Harriet help Milow bring an end to the bullying. Crawford and the Bully - Milow's Story is especially perfect for reading during October - National Bullying Prevention Month.

Kniga o postroenii vzaimootnoshenij, uglublenii i psikhologicheskoj gibkosti s perspektivy terapii prinjatija i otvetstvennosti (ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) - odnogo iz napravlenij povedencheskoj psikhoterapii. Vy nauchites effektivno rabotat so slozhnymi emotsijami, preryvat bespoleznye myslitelnye protsessy, preodolevat ogranichivajuschie barery, sosredotachivatsja na tom, chto delaete, vovlekatsja v protsess i menjat neeffektivnye i samorazrushajuschie modeli povedenija - a znachit, smozhete vystroit bolee prochnye otnoshenija. Fishki knigi: Napisana dostupnym jazykom. Predlagaet effektivnye sposoby "perenastrojki" otnoshenij. Teorija i praktika osnovany na nauchnom psikhoterapevticheskom podkhode. Dlja kogo kniga: Podkhodit dlja vsekh kategorij chitatelej - par, kotorye zhelajut izbavitsja ot problem vo vzaimootnoshenijakh, odinokikh ljudej, kotorye ischut partnera i khotjat izbezhat prezhnikh oshibok, spetsialistov - psikhologov i psikhoterapevtov.

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.

Sometimes, it can feel like life holds endless setbacks and challenges; like reality is continually slapping you in the face and causing pain that you aren't equipped to handle. This 'reality slap' can take many forms, from the death of a loved one to the loss of a job, from loneliness to rejection. And whatever form it takes, it hurts! With constructive methods based on real world research, this guide gives you the tools to rebuild your life and thrive after serious setbacks. Ten years after the success of its first edition, this fully updated and rewritten edition of The Reality Slap contains a new wealth of advanced expertise on coping effectively when life hurts. Dr Russ Harris shows you how to apply the scientifically proven methods of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in your daily life and reconnect with yourself and others. Written in a kind, supportive voice with lots of examples and exercises, this timely self-help book contains mindfulness wisdom, hands-on advice and case studies. Every aspect of the book is designed to be accessible and simple to implement so that you can comprehensively tackle emotions arising from setbacks. If you are facing difficulty and don't know where to turn, The Reality Slap is the essential guide to finding happiness and fulfilment. Learn how to heal from your pain and come out stronger than before with this powerful book that might just change your life.

Ken uzelf.- Waar ga je naar toe?.- Flexibiliteit en bekrachtiging.- Triggers en beloningen.- De onwillige cli nt.- Cli nten helpen om in het spoor te blijven.- Valkuilen bij het werken met waarden.- Beleefd interrumperen.- 'Ik wil er vanaf'.- Hardnekkige gedachten.- Vastzitten op het Zelf.- Ongemotiveerde cli nten motiveren.- Moeilijke dilemma's.- Onszelf vriendelijk vasthouden.

ACT helt enkelt lär ut Acceptance and Commitment Therapy på ett tillgängligt och inspirerande sätt till blivande terapeuter. Russ Harris går igenom ACT-modellen och teorin bakom, de sex kärnprocesserna i ACT och hur de kan appliceras vid olika kliniska problemområden. Han tar också upp hur du kan fördjupa den terapeutiska relationen, hantera vanliga svårigheter och utvecklas som terapeut. Tack vare bokens praktiska och kliniska fokus med många terapidialoger, övningar, metaforer och förslag på upplägg av sessioner blir det lätt att börja arbeta med klienter. I denna helt reviderade och utökade utgåva är mer än hälften nyskrivet och resterande är uppdaterat. Russ Harris utgår från det nya verktyget Vägskälet, som gör arbetet med psykologisk flexibilitet enklare och tydligare. Boken riktar sig till alla som vill lära sig grunderna i ACT och börja arbeta kliniskt.” Denna bok öppnar upp och gör ACT-modellen tillgänglig på ett enastående sätt.” Ur bokens förord av Steven C. Hayes, fil.dr och en av grundarna av ACT. Russ Harrisär läkare och psykoterapeut. Han utbildar inom ACT över hela världen. Sagt om boken:"Författaren vägleder, inspirerar och motiverar till terapeutiska interventioner som kan ge klienter möjlighet till ett rikt och meningsfullt liv och till att kunna hantera smärta. ACT helt enkelt är en okonstlat skriven metodbok med pedagogiska verktyg för blivande terapeuter och verksamma." Margareta Fridstjerna, BTJ-häftet nr 19, 2020

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.

From the bestselling author of The Happiness Trap, a gentle approach to increasing your confidence.