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THE HAPPINESS TRAP

THE HAPPINESS TRAP 2

Stop Struggling, Start Living

by Russ Harris
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/03/2007
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What if almost everything we believed about finding happiness turned out to be inaccurate, misleading, or false?

And what if those very beliefs were making us miserable? What if our efforts to find happiness were actually preventing it? A growing body of scientific research suggests that we are all caught in a powerful psychological trap: a vicious cycle, whereby the more we strive for happiness, the more we suffer.

This book provides an escape from 'the happiness trap', via a revolutionary new development in human psychology: a powerful model for change, known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT helps people to create a rich, full and meaningful life, whilst effectively handling the pain that inevitably comes with it. It achieves this through the use of six powerful principles, which are very different to the 'common-sense' strategies suggested in most self-help books.

ACT has been clinically proven to be highly effective in a wide range of psychological disorders, ranging from depression and anxiety to drug addiction and schizophrenia. It is no exaggeration to say that ACT is changing the very face of western psychology - and it was recently written up as a major feature article in 'Time' magazine. Interestingly, although ACT is based on cutting-edge psychological research into human cognition, it has many parallels with ancient eastern philosophy.

This book shows you how to apply ACT in your own life to increase self-awareness, develop emotional intelligence, enhance relationships, create a sense of meaning and purpose, access a transcendent sense of self, and fundamentally transform painful thoughts and feelings so they have much less impact and influence over your life.

ISBN:
9780908988907
9780908988907
Category:
Popular psychology
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-03-2007
Language:
English
Publisher:
Exisle Publishing
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
284
Dimensions (mm):
234x151x20mm
Weight:
0.42kg
Russ Harris

Russ Harris is a medical practitioner, psychotherapist, and bestselling author of The Happiness Trap, which has now been translated into twenty-two languages.

He is one of the world’s leading authorities on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and he regularly travels all of Australia and internationally to train a wide variety of professionals in this approach.

His other books include The Confidence Gap, ACT with Love, ACT Made Simple, and the novel Stand Up Strummer.

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Great book, it guides you through the practice of ACT (a positive psychology therapy). Unlike my normal reading style I made a real effort not to race through it all quickly. After many chapters, Russ recommends you take a few days to implement what you've learned, before reading further. I did my best to follow this advice and it was worthwhile. Great service, rapid delivery from A&R.

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I never really realise that it is okay to say no. I found myself at first struggling with some of the ideas. I now approach stressful things in a different manner and I find myself handling life a whole lot better. This book was essential reading at the height of my depression.

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