{"product_id":"the-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-skills-workbook-cope-with-emotional-pain-connect-with-what-matters-and-transform-your-life-9781648483738","title":"The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook: Cope with Emotional Pain, Connect with What Matters, and Transform Your Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransform your life \u0026amp; make lasting, positive change\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Discover skills to help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Identify your values \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Live fully in the moment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Face life's challenges with resilience \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Make a commitment to positive change \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew S. Boone, LCSW\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eStop Avoiding Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e, and editor of \u003ci\u003eMindfulness and Acceptance in Social Work\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Gregg, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eStop Avoiding Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Diabetes Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Harbinger Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50892885983506,"sku":"9781648483738","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f577e283-69d1-4c73-8084-170f6badefd4.jpg?v=1738210507","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-skills-workbook-cope-with-emotional-pain-connect-with-what-matters-and-transform-your-life-9781648483738","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}