Get ready to take a different perspective on your problems and your life—and the way you live it. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a new, scientifically based psychotherapy that takes a fresh look at why we suffer and even what it means to be mentally healthy. What if pain were a normal, unavoidable part of the human condition, but avoiding or trying to painful experience were the cause of suffering and long-term problems that can devastate your quality of life? The ACT process hinges on this distinction between pain and suffering. As you work through this book, you'll learn to let go of your struggle against pain, assess your values, and then commit to acting in ways that further those values. ACT is not about fighting your pain; it's about developing a willingness to embrace every experience life has to offer. It's not about resisting your emotions; it's about feeling them completely and yet not turning your choices over to them. ACT offers you a path out of suffering by helping you choose to live your life based on what matters to you most. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or problem anger, this book can help—clinical trials suggestthat ACT is very effective for a whole range of psychological problems. But this is more than a self-help book for a specific complaint—it is a revolutionary approach to living a richer and more rewarding life. • Learn why the very nature of human language can cause suffering • Escape the trap of avoidance • Foster willingness to accept painful experience • Practice mindfulness skills to achieve presence in the moment • Discover the things you really value most • Commit to living a vital, meaningful life 'This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.'
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"With kindness, erudition, and humor, the authors of Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life educate readers into a new way of thinking about psychological issues in general and life satisfaction in particular. Their combination of cutting-edge research and resonance with ancient, tried-and-true practices makes this one of the most fascinating and illuminating self-help books available. If you're tired of standard psychological parlance and still frustrated with your quality of life, this book can be a godsend." --Martha Beck, columnist for "O Magazine" and author of "Finding Your Own North Star" and "Expecting Adam."
"This manual, firmly based on cutting-edge psychological science and theory, details an innovative and rapidly growing approach that can provide you with the power to transform your very experience of life. Highly recommended for all of us." --David H. Barlow, professor of psychology, research professor of psychiatry, and director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University.
"This is the quintessential workbook on acceptance and commitment therapy. Written with wit, clinical wisdom, and compassionate skepticism, it succeeds in showing us that, paradoxically, there is great therapeutic value in going out of our minds. Once released from the struggle with thought, we are free to discover that a life of meaning and value is closer at hand than thought allowed. This book will serve patients, therapists, researchers, and educators looking for an elegant exposition of the nuts and bolts of this exciting approach." --Zindel V. Segal, Ph.D., the Morgan Firestone Chair in Psychotherapy and professor of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Toronto and author of "Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression."
"This book is a user-friendly tool for clinicians who may be looking for adjunct handouts for clients with a wide variety of issues. Exercises found within can help deepen, structure, or guides
"This manual, firmly based on cutting-edge psychological science and theory, details an innovative and rapidly growing approach that can provide you with the power to transform your very experience of life. Highly recommended for all of us." --David H. Barlow, professor of psychology, research professor of psychiatry, and director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University.
"This is the quintessential workbook on acceptance and commitment therapy. Written with wit, clinical wisdom, and compassionate skepticism, it succeeds in showing us that, paradoxically, there is great therapeutic value in going out of our minds. Once released from the struggle with thought, we are free to discover that a life of meaning and value is closer at hand than thought allowed. This book will serve patients, therapists, researchers, and educators looking for an elegant exposition of the nuts and bolts of this exciting approach." --Zindel V. Segal, Ph.D., the Morgan Firestone Chair in Psychotherapy and professor of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Toronto and author of "Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression."
"This book is a user-friendly tool for clinicians who may be looking for adjunct handouts for clients with a wide variety of issues. Exercises found within can help deepen, structure, or guides
About the Author
Steven C. Hayes, PhD, is Nevada Foundation Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada. An author of 34 books and more than 470 scientific articles, he has shown in his research how language and thought leads to human suffering, and has developed acceptance and commitment therapy, a powerful therapy method that is useful in a wide variety of areas. Hayes has been president of several scientific societies and has received several national awards, including the Lifetime AchievementAward from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. Spencer Xavier Smith is a freelance writer and editor based in Santa Rosa, CA.
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The ideas and techniques discussed in this book are truly transformative. They are grounded in research and sound science. You are not asked to believe in the principles of Acceptance and Committment Therapy, just to give the exercises a try and let your experience be the judge. Some of the ideas presented in this book may not be familiar to the reader as they have not, to my knowledge, been previously presented in a way that is as accessable as in this volume. For example, the authors contend that psychological suffering is not necessarily the result of pathological conditions but, rather, may stem from normal brain functioning. The supporting statements given for this proposition are compelling as are the suggestions as to how to counteract the effects of this natural suffering. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in exploring ways to eliminate much of the suffering we all experience to a degree as a consequence of being human.
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A well-written book that goes beyond the usual "psycho-bable" of self-help type books... Demonstrates a path toward meaningful and sustained self-change. Great stuff.
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Its a good book (not great) if you follow it religiously. But I lost my patience halfway!!
At some points it becomes very difficult to understand clearly what the author is implying.Its an OK book to me but may be can work wonders for some people.....! Its all about acceptance, acceptance and acceptance.
At some points it becomes very difficult to understand clearly what the author is implying.Its an OK book to me but may be can work wonders for some people.....! Its all about acceptance, acceptance and acceptance.
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Great book
This book is really helpful. I read it after reading "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook," which is a good bridge between anxiety disorders and this "Get Out of Your Mind" book. Read more
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Definitely not CBT
A unique approach to cognitive therapy that goes beyond CBT. A definite must read for psychotherapists and/or anyone struggling with anxiety or depression.
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