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3) When life hits hard: how to transcend grief, crisis, and loss with acceptance and commitment therapy
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Obelisco
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
¿Quiere ayudar a sus clientes a encontrar un alivio r̀pido de su sufrimiento y avanzar hacia la construcci̤n de una vida m̀s plena y rica? La Terapia de Aceptaci̤n y Compromiso (ACT) es un modelo ︢nico y creativo para la terapia y el coaching basado en el uso innovador de la atenci̤n plena y los valores. Este libro es una gu̕a completa de este poderoso enfoque basado en evidencia, repleto de herramientas, ťcnicas y estrategias para maximizar...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Fears of abandonment can give rise to feelings of anger, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, and grief. These emotions are intense and painful, and when they surface they can lead to a number of negative behaviors, such as jealousy, clinging, and emotional blackmail. In Love Me, Don't Leave Me, therapist Michelle Skeen combines acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help readers identify...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"People who identify as perfectionists don't always see their perfectionism as a problem. But they do recognize that their pursuit of perfection can lead to stress, worry, and anxiety. Written by two clinical psychologists, Perfectly Anxious addresses the hidden costs of "being the best," and offers readers essential skills based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for coping with the anxiety that is driven by their perfectionism. With this...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Are you comfortable with the skin you're in? If not, you aren't alone. Most people are dissatisfied with some aspect of their physical appearance, but if your unhappiness with your looks starts to take over your life, it's time to make a change. This book applies powerful acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) principles to help you accept both your body and negative thoughts, and discover new feelings of validity beyond your reflection in the mirror"--
"Let's...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Uncertainty has become a constant in our daily lives, causing anxiety, fear, sadness, confusion, and anger. Based on the authors' highly popular DNA-v training program, What Makes You Stronger teaches readers an easy and effective six-step approach-grounded in mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and positive psychology-to successfully coping with change and adversity, and building the strength to overcome whatever life throws at...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Black Americans are disproportionately affected by trauma and historically lack access to mental health resources. In this book, Black clinician and professor, Jennifer Shepard Payne, provides culturally tailored skills grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to meet the specific needs of Black readers dealing with trauma due to systemic racism, so they can live their life fully aware and in tune with their own values"--
"Learn to pull...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"All parents worry about their kids. But for some parents, worry and anxiety about their children can be constant and overwhelming. In Overcoming Parental Anxiety, three anxiety specialists team up to offer parents essential skills for "rewiring" their anxious brain using the core principles of neuroscience and practices from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Using the targeted exercises...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
For women with anxiety, depression, and trauma, each day can feel like a battle. Using a unique blend of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and "superhero therapy," this one-of-a-kind guide helps women explore and process painful experiences, rewrite their "origin stories," and use mindfulness and self-compassion to tap into their own unique superpowers for lasting healing --
Series
Dark Agents volume 1
Publisher
Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Meet Violet -- a young witch whose parents were murdered by a necromancer when she was a child. Running from country to country, as well as from herself, Violet never gets a chance to fully process her traumatic experience. Then, at age 19, her life takes a dramatic turn. Violet begins training at the Underworld Intelligence Agency in hopes of becoming a Dark Agent -- someone tasked with keeping the balance between the world of the living and the...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Cravings-those intense desires for certain substances or behaviors with the aim of feeling pleasure and satisfaction-are at the root of all addictive behaviors. Knowing how to manage cravings is the key to avoiding the pitfalls of addiction and staying firmly on the path to recovery. This book offers practical strategies to overcome cravings-from food and drugs to alcohol and smoking-using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for a healthy, values-driven,...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Let go of the struggle and obsess less. With this unique guide, you'll find the tools you need to get unstuck from obsessive thoughts, overcome fears, feel more grounded, and live a life that truly reflects your values.Pure obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder, or "Pure O" OCD, is a subtype of OCD that is characterized by intrusive thoughts, images, or urges without any visible symptoms. These "hidden compulsions" can include constant reassurance...
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