Book
When life hits hard : how to transcend grief, crisis, and loss with acceptance and commitment therapy
Publication Information
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2021]
Physical Description
vi, 213 pages ; 21 cm
Summary
"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 lives-even in the face of adversity"--
Contents
- Regroup. When life hurts ; First things first ; Kind words ; Drop the struggle ; When storms arise ; Psychological smog ; Notice and name ; Live and let me ; Our allies within ; A curious look ; A kind hand ; When memories hurt
- Rebuild. Making live meaningful ; One small step ; The challenge formula ; The prison of resentment ; It's never too late ; Breaking bad habits
- Revitalize. The stage show of life ; The full experience ; Joy and sorrow
- Appendices. Neutralization ; Mindfulness of the breath ; Goal setting.