Maria Karekla, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist,
and associate professor at the University of Cyprus where she heads
the ACThealthy Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
laboratory. She is a peer-reviewed ACT therapy trainer, and
presently serves as the treasurer/secretary of the Association for
Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) where she has been a fellow
since 2019. She was nominated in 2017 for the National Literary
Awards in the children/adolescents category, and also for her
illustrations for the book. She has received numerous national
and
international awards and grants for her research work. In 2018, she
was nominated as Cyprus Woman of the Year in the
academic/researcher category.
Megan Kelly, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, and
associate professor in the department of psychiatry at the
University of Massachusetts Medical School. She has been involved
in addictions research for the past sixteen years, with a
particular focus on the development of behavioral interventions for
individuals with comorbid addictions and mental health disorders.
She has received several VA- and NIH-funded awards to develop and
evaluate new behavioral interventions and programs for individuals
with co-occurring disorders using ACT principles. She has
evaluated, treated, or supervised the treatment of over 2,000
people struggling with addictions.
"Cravings and Addictions is an excellently crafted, interactive
book with touching personal stories of the authors' own struggles
with cravings leading into innovative exercises that use
cutting-edge theory from psychological science. We all struggle
with certain cravings and addictions to varying degrees. Cravings
and Addictions provides key tips on how to surf the cravings,
urges, impulses, and desires that underpin whatever habit it is
that you want to break."
--Louise McHugh, professor in the school of psychology at
University College Dublin; peer-reviewed ACT trainer; author of
more than one hundred academic papers in the area of ACT and
relational frame theory (RFT); and coauthor of The
SelfandPerspective Taking--Louise McHugh
"I found this book so helpful--both informative and easily
applicable. In fact, I received bad news while reading it,
experienced a food craving, and was able to manage it effectively
using the tools the authors provided! I loved the blend of classic
and new ACT exercises along with the relatable case examples.
Anyone who struggles with cravings of any sort should read this
book!"
--Jill Stoddard, PhD, author of Be Mighty, and coauthor of The Big
Book of ACT Metaphors--Jill Stoddard, PhD
"If you want to stop fighting with cravings and instead live life
more fully, this book will show you the way. Honest, insightful,
and full of clinical wisdom, the authors masterfully show you steps
you can take to overcome your struggles. Using case studies
combined with expert commentary, it is an excellent resource for
anyone wanting to transform their struggle with cravings or
therapists wanting to learn this approach."
--Andrew Gloster, professor of psychology, head of division of
clinical psychology and intervention science, and head of
postgraduate training in process-based psychotherapy at University
of Basel--Andrew Gloster
"Just about everyone craves something. But as we give in to our
cravings, they often grow in size and strength, and can quite
literally take over our lives. But it doesn't have to be that way.
This gentle and compassionate book offers you a newer,
science-backed approach to help you break the cycle of cravings and
additions so you can reclaim your power and your life. If you work
with this book, you'll find that you may have cravings, but they no
longer control you. Instead, you gain the space and freedom to do
what you truly care about, cravings or not."
--John P. Forsyth, PhD, professor of psychology and director of the
Anxiety Disorders Research Program at the University at Albany, and
coauthor of The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety and
Anxiety Happens--John P. Forsyth, PhD
"Looking for a self-help guide for cravings that get you into
trouble? Look no further than this book. There are many self-help
books out there, but very few are evidenced-based and written by
clinical psychologists and professors in psychology such as are
these two authors. Based on these underpinnings of original
research and clinical practice, these two authors compassionately
guide you step by step to changing your relationship to
cravings."
--JoAnne Dahl, PhD, professor emerita in the department of
psychology at Uppsala University in Sweden, licensed psychologist,
psychotherapist, peer-reviewed acceptance and commitment therapy
(ACT) trainer, and Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
(ACBS) fellow--JoAnne Dahl, PhD
"This book is a highly engaging, user-friendly application of ACT
for individuals who are struggling with the use of substances,
including food. The authors masterfully balance instruction with
compassion in a way that creates a setting for empowerment and
change, and readers will easily relate to the client examples. The
intense focus on cravings is novel, making this a must-read for lay
persons and professionals alike."
--Angela L. Stotts, PhD, professor and vice chair for research at
the UTHealth McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston--Angela L. Stotts, PhD
"This book is powerful. It unpacks the myths about cravings, and
helps you understand your physical, social, habitual, and emotional
coping strategies. It puts the reader back in charge by helping
them with strategies for success that comprise good behavioral
science plus human warmth via kindness and compassion. You will
feel your motivation rise as you discover your trade-off. Living
inside your immediate craving vs. valued living and being
healthier, happier, having more money, better relationships, and
greater confidence. This book is clear and easy to follow. If you
want to change your life, I thoroughly recommend it."
--Louise Hayes, PhD, clinical psychologist, and coauthor of The
Thriving Adolescent; Your Life, Your Way; and Get Out of Your Mind
and Into Your Life for Teens--Louise Hayes, PhD
"Written by two leading scholars in ACT, this book brings together
decades of research and clinical practice on how to cope with
cravings and break addictive patterns. It's an excellent guide for
learning how to develop a new relationship with your cravings so
they don't push you around so much, with a wealth of practical tips
and skills that apply to a wide range of craving-related
problems."
--Michael Levin, PhD, professor at Utah State University, and
coauthor of Innovations in Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy--Michael Levin, PhD
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