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The anxious perfectionist : how to manage perfectionism-driven anxiety using acceptance and commitment therapy / by Ong, Clarissa W.,author.; Twohig, Michael P.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Introduction: The anxiety, stress, and worry you swim in -- The cost of trying to be the best -- When perfectionism gets in your way -- Acknowledging the noise without surrendering to it -- Making room for feelings of imperfection -- Letting go of your labels and stories -- Identifying what truly matters -- Focusing on process over outcome -- Being kind to yourself -- Living the life you want -- Staying on the path you've chosen."People who identify as perfectionists don't always see their perfectionism as a problem. But they do recognize that their pursuit of perfection can lead to stress, worry, and anxiety. Written by two clinical psychologists, Perfectly Anxious addresses thehidden costs of "being the best," and offers readers essential skills based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for coping with the anxiety that is driven by their perfectionism. With this guide, readers will learn to stop getting in the way of their own success, and live a life guided by their deepest values"--
Subjects: Perfectionism (Personality trait); Acceptance and commitment therapy.; Anxiety.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Living with your body & other things you hate : how to let go of your struggle with body image using acceptance & commitment therapy / by Sandoz, Emily K.(CARDINAL)503846; DuFrene, Troy,1972-(CARDINAL)490672;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-172).Are you comfortable with the skin you're in? If not, you aren't alone. Most people are dissatisfied with some aspect of their physical appearance, but if your unhappiness with your looks starts to take over your life, it's time to make a change. This book applies powerful acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) principles to help you accept both your body and negative thoughts, and discover new feelings of validity beyond your reflection in the mirror.
Subjects: Body image.; Self-esteem.; Acceptance and commitment therapy.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Get out of your mind & into your life : the new acceptance & commitment therapy / by Hayes, Steven C.(CARDINAL)510937; Smith, Spencer Xavier.(CARDINAL)471943;
Includes bibliography (pages 214-216)Human suffering -- Why language leads to suffering -- The pull of avoidance -- Letting go -- The trouble with thoughts -- Having a thought versus buying a thought -- If I'm not my thoughts, then who am I? -- Mindfulness -- What willingness is and is not -- Willingness: learning how to jump -- What are values? -- Choosing your values -- Committing to doing it -- The choice to live a vital life -- The values and data underlying ACT.Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to the core skills of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and offers a breakthrough, radically different approach to improving mental health and creating positive life changes. Now in a special 20th anniversary edition--which includes a new preface from author and ACT cofounder, Steven C. Hayes--readers will discover why ACT is a "game changer," and how it can help them identify what they truly care about, live with intention in each moment, reduce their suffering, and commit to living a vital, meaningful life--even in the face of adversity.
Subjects: Depression, Mental; Negativism.; Cognitive therapy.; Acceptance and commitment therapy.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Coping with BPD : DBT and CBT skills to soothe the symptoms of borderline personality disorder / by Aguirre, Blaise A.,author.(CARDINAL)486673; Galen, Gillian.(CARDINAL)402782;
Anger -- Other Intense Emotions -- Loneliness -- Observing Personal Limits -- Mood-Dependent Behavior -- Feeling Unreal -- Who Am I? -- Procrastination -- Drugs and Alcohol -- Urges to Lash Out -- Negative Self-Thoughts -- Living in the Past or in the Future -- Paranoia -- Invalidating Yourself." In this much-needed book, two renowned borderline personality disorder (BPD) experts offer simple, easy-to-use skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help you address the most common issues of BPD, such as intense feelings of anger, depression, and anxiety. For many, having BPD is like living in emotional overdrive. And whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or angry, you might struggle just to get through each day. So, how can you start balancing your moods and managing your symptoms? This helpful guide addresses over fifty of the most common struggles people with BPD face every day, and offers accessible, evidence-based solutions to help you feel better and get back to living your life. You'll discover powerful DBT and mindfulness skills to help you set personal limits, manage intense emotions and moods, and address issues like substance abuse and doing harm to yourself and others. In addition, you'll learn how to deal with the inevitable negative self-talk, feelings of paranoia, and self-invalidation. If you're ready to take charge of your BPD-instead of letting it take control of you-this book will be your go-to guide. Perfect for everyday use, the practices within will help you manage your symptoms as they arise"--Provided by publisher."People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often feel like they are in emotional overdrive, and may struggle just to get through the day. In Soothe the Suffering, two renowned BPD experts offer simple, easy-to-use skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for addressing the most common issues that people with BPD face every day, such as intense feelings of anger, depression, and anxiety"--Provided by publisher.Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Borderline personality disorder; Acceptance and commitment therapy.; Dialectical behavior therapy.; Self-care, Health.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 7
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The complex PTSD coping skills workbook : an evidence-based approach to manage fear and anger, build confidence, and reclaim your identity / by Greenberg, Tamara McClintock,author.(CARDINAL)489503;
Introduction -- Complex PTSD vs. PTSD -- Monsters that haunt: conquering and exploring fear and anger -- Beyond "emotional regulation": advanced techniques for dealing with anger and fear -- Identifying, understanding, and managing dissociation -- Mentalization and authenticity: Strategies for metacognition -- Dealing with avoidance mindfully: how to know when exposure may be helpful -- Dealing with suicidal thoughts and feelings -- When substance use becomes a problem -- Finding a therapist: using research to find the best fit -- Continuing on the road to healing.Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-197)."A powerful, evidence-based, and integrative approach to help you cope with and heal from complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). If you have experienced complex or repeated trauma-including childhood abuse or neglect, domestic violence, gaslighting, emotional abuse, a suicidal family member, or a family member being incarcerated-you may struggle to find a sense of healing. You probably have intense emotions, such as anger and distrust toward others. You may avoid situations or people that trigger your symptoms, and struggle with low self-esteem. And you may have gone through your whole life feeling like your reactions are "crazy" or outsized. If you are suffering in these ways, you should know that there is help. It's time to take a new approach to improve your mental health and well-being. This evidence-based workbook offers an integrative model for coping with and healing from complex trauma using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and more. With this workbook, you'll learn the most effective skills for managing your symptoms, find tools for building confidence, and step-by-step guidance to help you reclaim your life. This empowering workbook will help you : understand the cause of your C-PTSD, explore emotions and reactions such as anger, fear, hypervigilance, and avoidance, know what to do when emotions interfere with daily life, develop healthier coping strategies, and find social support, or support and guidance for a loved one. Confidence comes from knowing what you want and need and that your feelings are valid, and having the tools you need to cope with and heal from painful experiences. This workbook will help you build that confidence, one step at a time"--
Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder; Cognitive therapy.; Acceptance and commitment therapy.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 3
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Stop avoiding stuff : 25 microskills to face your fears and do it anyway / by Boone, Matthew S.,author.(CARDINAL)849791; Coyne, Lisa W.,author.(CARDINAL)831118; Gregg, Jennifer,author.(CARDINAL)486541;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-176)."To fear is to be human. But fear can also keep us stuck living lives that are stale, stagnant, or downright miserable. In Stop Avoiding Stuff, three psychologists offer 25 "microskills" to help readers identify how their fears are holding them back. Drawing on proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), readers will learn how to get comfortable with discomfort, do the very things that scare them, and use values-based action to live their very best lives"--
Subjects: Acceptance and commitment therapy.; Avoidance (Psychology); Fear.; Self-realization.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The Act Relationship Skills Workbook for Teens : Getting to Know Your Relationship Patterns, Boundaries, and Values for Happier, Healthier Connections by Turrell, Sheri,author;
Relationships are tough. Family, friendships, romance - they've all got their own complications. So, what can you do? We're all wired differently and programmed to think and react in certain ways. Are you a people-pleaser or someone who trusts too easily? Do you find it hard to put your guard down or often compare yourself to others? This book helps you to see how your programming affects the way you communicate and relate to others, and gives you the tools to upgrade it. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a positive, practical approach for getting in touch with who and what matters to you and learning to take your thoughts and feelings with you to reach your goals, this book will give you the tools to get to know your own values, build healthy boundaries, and boost your communication skills. It will help you to better understand yourself so that you can build happy, healthy relationships.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Acceptance and commitment therapy.; Adolescent psychology.; Child psychotherapy.; Adolescent psychotherapy.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The mindfulness & acceptance workbook for bulimia : a guide to breaking free from bulimia using acceptance & commitment therapy / by Sandoz, Emily K.(CARDINAL)503846; Wilson, Kelly G.(CARDINAL)657869; DuFrene, Troy,1972-(CARDINAL)490672;
Subjects: Problems and exercises.; Bulimia; Bulimia; Acceptance and commitment therapy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The weight escape : how to stop dieting and start living / by Ciarrochi, Joseph,author.(CARDINAL)665803; Harris, Russ,1966-author.(CARDINAL)488528; Bailey, Ann(Psychologist),author.(CARDINAL)492328;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Diet fads and fitness trends offer the prospect of losing weight, but rarely work out long-term. Using a mindfulness-based method called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the authors promote a holistic approach to well-being and weight-loss that goes beyond calorie counting. You'll get results, and learn how to maintain a healthy weight-- and a healthy sense of well-being-- for the rest of your life.Introduction -- Breaking free. Identifying your values and goals ; Recovering your strength ; Finding your tipping point ; Escaping the cage ; Harnessing the power of flexibility ; Listening to your body ; Summary -- Building a new life. Developing the mindfulness habit ; Making hard choices easier ; Finding lasting motivation ; Satisfying your true hunger ; Enhance your life ; Finding your faith and courage -- The seven-week weight escape boot camp -- Appendix: Nutrition guidelines.
Subjects: Weight loss.; Well-being.; Acceptance and commitment therapy.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Act with anxiety : an acceptance and commitment therapy workbook to get you unstuck from anxiety and enrich your life/ by Sears, Richard W.,1969-author.;
Anxiety, in all its various forms, is one of the most common mental health challenges today. Although many of us attempt to deal with anxiety by pushing it away or trying to avoid it altogether, this often has the paradoxical effect of making it worse. Worrying sparks anxiety, and anxiety sparks more worrying, and our lives become smaller. Fortunately, new research reveals how to break free from the anxiety trap. In this engaging and easy-to-read workbook.
Subjects: Anxiety.; Fear.; Self-help techniques.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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