Billerica Public Library

The reality slap, finding peace and fulfillment when life hurts, Russ Harris

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-196)

no index present

non fiction

The reality slap

bibliography

752072036

Russ Harris

finding peace and fulfillment when life hurts

Real-life stories and exercises illustrate how acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) works to help those facing an unanticipated crisis that has caused hopelessness or pain

After the slap -- The four steps -- Presence, purpose, and privilege -- Hold yourself kindly -- A caring hand -- Back to the present -- His master's voice -- Pause the movie -- Live and let go -- The third way -- A curious look -- Take off your goggles -- The wisdom of kindness -- Drop the anchor -- Anchors away -- Coming home -- Take a stand -- What's my purpose? -- Purpose and pain -- What really counts? -- The four approaches -- Holding hot coals -- It's never too late -- Find the treasure -- It's a privilege -- To stand and stare -- Pain into poetry -- Appendices -- Appendix 1: Defusion techniques and neutralization -- Appendix 2: Mindfulness of the breath -- Appendix 3: Values clarification -- Appendix 4: Goal setting -- Appendix 5: ABA, RFT, and child development -- Resources -- Acknowledgments