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  • Principles of Becoming More Flexible, Effective, and Fulfilled
  • Written by: Steven C. Hayes PhD
  • Narrated by: Steven C. Hayes PhD
  • Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (31 ratings)

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Written by: Steven C. Hayes PhD
Narrated by: Steven C. Hayes PhD
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Publisher's Summary

The pioneering originator of ACT teaches us the core principles and methods of this innovative, evidence-based model of life transformation.

Have you ever tried to "think” your way out of emotional turmoil - and ended up feeling even worse? Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) emerges from a remarkable insight: that when our normal problem-solving skills are applied to painful thoughts or feelings, suffering often increases.

Dr. Steven C. Hayes, ACT's originator and codeveloper, has found this to be true in almost every area of life's struggles. "Fortunately," he begins, "we have discovered why this is, and we have developed ways of correcting it."

For more than 30 years, ACT has been used effectively to treat not only mental and behavioral health problems such as anxiety and depression, but to help support workplace success, sports performance, weight loss, and social change. ACT works by helping us to accept and learn from our emotions, to think more freely and flexibly, and to find a liberating new perspective that allows us to take action based on what matters most to us.

Here, you will join this pioneering researcher to learn firsthand about the essentials of ACT. If you're seeking to improve your life, these sessions offer an immersive way to understand this demonstrated path to greater happiness and well-being.

Highlights:

  1. Session one: "Learning to Let Life Be Your Teacher"
  2. Session two: "Examining Your Sense of Self"
  3. Session three: "Opening Up to Letting Go"
  4. Session four: "Living Within Your Yes"
  5. Session five: "Coming into the Present Moment"
  6. Session six: "Identifying Values"
  7. Session seven: "Committed Action"
  8. Session eight: "Bringing It All Together" 

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. 

©2020 Steven C. Hayes, PhD (P)2020 Sounds True

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Amazing

I love his conversational style. Feels like you are in an intimate therapy session with someone you trust, who gets you, and is there to show you another way. Highly recommend!

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This Might Change Your Life

Dr. Hayes is a genial, kind, and knowledgeable person who talks the listener through important ideas on how to live more flexibly and cope better with life. I can see myself listening to this several times.

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Recommended by a Mental Health Professional

Helpful tips, tricks and info, in every session. Practical and accessible for anyone. Highly recommend

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Amazing book

I have been listening to this book first thing in the morning. It has been very helpful in setting up my day on the right track. Thank you.

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poor narration ruins the material

I'm sure the author is an expert in the field of study, but unfortunately his narration leave much to be desired. I really struggled with the material, often distracted by the narration.

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Love everything!

I have listened to it over and over again and I come back to it to give my mind focus.

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