In Getting Unstuck in ACT, psychotherapist Russ Harris, tackles common ACT obstacles faced by both therapists and their clients that can make them feel "stuck." These obstacles include sending mixed messages on the part of the therapist, a lack of motivation on the clients' part, as well as confusion regarding the theoretical basis of ACT. This book is a must-have for any ACT therapist looking to streamline their therapeutic approach.
Russ Harris is a medical practitioner, psychotherapist, and executive coach. He is the author of ACT Made Simple, ACT with Love, and The Happiness Trap. He is also a prominent figure in the mental health community, and specializes in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). He lives and practices in Melbourne, Australia.
"Eventually, all therapists get stuck. . . . In this book, Russ
Harris explores client and therapist 'stuck-ness' and provides a
series of clear and helpful lessons. Packed full of pragmatism,
experience, technique, tools, perspectives, humor, and humanity,
Getting Unstuck in ACT is an essential read for both seasoned
practitioners and those new to ACT. If you let it, this book will
deepen your practice of ACT and help you to become the kind of
therapist that you would most choose to be."
--David Gillanders, founding member of the Association for
Contextual Behavioral Science and academic director of the doctoral
program in clinical psychology at the University of Edinburgh,
Edinburgh, UK
"Getting Unstuck in ACT is a clearly written, thorough, and timely
contribution to the ACT literature. Harris addresses the major ways
in which it is possible to struggle with the ACT model, and then
highlights easy-to-understand solutions to overcoming these
struggles. From a personal perspective, the way in which the basics
of behavior analysis have been effortlessly integrated with the ACT
model will be of great use to readers. This book should be on the
shelf of any person interested in ACT."
--Nic Hooper, PhD, visiting lecturer at the University of Newport,
Wales
"Harris does a wonderful job directly tying together the six
components of the ACT model in straightforward and clear language.
Throughout the book, Harris uses examples of session content to
model stuck and unstuck responses to ACT processes. There are a
good number of sample exercises in Parts one and two of the book as
well. Further, at the end of each chapter, there are helpful
experiments to practice skills. As someone who frequently
supervises student clinicians, I see this book as a must-have!"
--Amy R. Murrell, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the
University of North Texas and coauthor of The Joy of Parenting
"Harris expertly clears paths for greater understanding, and
illuminates the darker, less understood areas of ACT with sharp,
readable clarity. The book is organized to illustrate common
therapist sticking-points and then provide steps and strategies to
help deal with those obstacles in a very practical manner."
--D.J. Moran, PhD, BCBA-D, MidAmerican Psychological Institute,
author of ACT in Practice
"In my experience, therapists and students learning ACT often
master the model long before they master application of the model
to promote behavior change. Even the most talented therapists can
find themselves struggling to apply the ACT model in a way that
moves their work forward. In Getting Unstuck in ACT, Russ Harris
applies his extensive experience as a therapist and ACT trainer not
only to clearly identify a number of difficulties therapists run
into when doing ACT, but also to offer specific activities to bring
flexibility to these difficult moments. The text includes a number
of session excerpts demonstrating both effective and ineffective
therapist interventions, along with specific steps to take in
different kinds of stuck moments. It will be invaluable to ACT
therapists looking to do more meaningful work, even at the most
difficult points in therapy."
--Emily K. Sandoz, PhD, assistant professor of psychology,
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
"Once again, Russ Harris has delivered a perfect book on acceptance
and commitment therapy (ACT). Crystal-clear and friendly, Getting
Unstuck in ACT is a survival guide for the fumbles, 'stuckness, '
and fear that we all experience in the therapy room. This book is
the Swiss Army Knife that will sit front and center in my ACT
library."
--Shawn T. Smith, PsyD, author of The User's Guide to the Human
Mind
"Russ Harris has a well-deserved, worldwide reputation for creating
clarity where there is confusion, and simplicity where there is
unnecessary complexity. When we are 'stuck' in clinical work,
reducing confusion and complexity helps us see a pathway forward.
There is wisdom on almost every page of this book. I learned a lot
reading it and if you do ACT work, you will too. Highly
recommended."
--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, cofounder of acceptance and commitment
therapy (ACT)
"Russ Harris has done it again--written another practical and
easy-to-follow book that should be a welcome addition to the
library of any acceptance and commitment therapist, from the novice
to the most seasoned veteran. This step-by-step troubleshooting
guide is the next best thing to a tow truck to get you and your
clients out of therapeutic ditch we all too often find ourselves
stuck in. Think of it as ACT roadside assistance. If you haven't
needed it yet, take it from one who has--you will. Buy this book
and keep it in your glove compartment."
--Robert Zettle, PhD, author of ACT for Depression
"Russ Harris has the unique skill of taking complex ideas and
expressing them in a style that is readily accessible to almost
everyone. If you've ever felt 'stuck' with a client, felt like you
were going off track, or struggled to motivate people, this book
will help. Russ Harris steps through how we get stuck with our own
expectations, feelings, and struggles, helping readers to see how
these concerns can influence their work. . . . He walks readers
through the most common pitfalls and struggles they have with
clients as they try to move from struggling with life to living
vitally. Getting Unstuck in ACT is the perfect companion to ACT
Made Simple and an essential resource to professionals using ACT in
therapy or training."
--Louise Hayes, PhD, author of Get out of Your Mind and Into Your
Life for Teens
"Russ Harris's trademark humor shines throughout Getting Unstuck in
ACT. This text is ideal for ACT clinicians grappling with the
hellacious aspects of putting the ACT model into practice. Harris
has an uncanny ability to make the complex simple. Getting Unstuck
in ACT will leave the 'stuck' clinician with the aha moment they
are looking for. An excellent contribution from one of the most
creative and influential authors in the ACT field."
--Louise McHugh, PhD, lecturer in the school of psychology,
University College Dublin, and author of The Self and Perspective
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