Do you struggle with painful emotions—such as sadness, anger, or fear? Are you in a constant state of worry and anxiety? Do you find yourself reacting negatively to others or behaving in ways that don’t reflect your values and beliefs? If so, you aren’t alone. In our increasingly disconnected and uncertain world, many people struggle to find balance, connection, and peace of mind. If you feel like your thoughts and feelings have turned against you, this workbook can help you navigate your emotions and live a more meaningful life.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a powerful method for transforming the psychological and emotional pain that keeps you from reaching your full potential. This workbook presents essential ACT skills—including present-moment awareness, willingness, and flexible perspective taking—that you can use right away to change how you react to difficult thoughts and feelings. You’ll also learn strategies from positive psychology and self-compassion to enhance feelings of connection, pleasure, and gratitude—so you can embrace life with a renewed spirit and commitment to what matters.
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Matthew S. Boone, LCSW, is a social worker, psychotherapist, and educator who specializes in translating mental health concepts for the general public. Boone is a nationally recognized, peer-reviewed trainer in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), coauthor of Stop Avoiding Stuff, and editor of Mindfulness and Acceptance in Social Work. He is associate director of student mental health services at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he is an instructor in psychiatry. He regularly gives ACT workshops around the country.
Jennifer Gregg, PhD, is a psychologist, author, professor, and trainer. She is a professor at San Jose State University, and has spent twenty years treating cancer patients and their families. Gregg has been studying, delivering, and evaluating ACT since 1995, and she has published dozens of research papers, book chapters, and articles on ACT. She is coauthor of Stop Avoiding Stuff and The Diabetes Workbook.