Description
The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Journal
Life is often busy, demanding and full of challenges that can cause us to lose sight of what really matters. The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Journal is designed to help individuals to focus on the things that are most important to them by identifying personal values and putting them centre-stage where they can best guide actions and decisions.
Taking the form of a 12-week course of structured self-development, with ACT-informed guidance, reflection exercises, goal-setting tasks and inspirational quotations throughout, it is especially helpful for those currently engaged in ACT and other forms of brief therapy and/or coaching. However, the principles and lessons are relevant to anyone seeking to increase their personal wellbeing and build psychological flexibility – the ability to connect fully with experiences, including difficult thoughts and feelings, and pursue an authentic life.
Authors
Nic Hooper is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the West of England (UWE), and has sat on the board of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science. He is lead author of The Research Journey of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2015) and The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Diary.
Olivia Donnelly is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at North Bristol NHS Trust. She has a background in providing support to people with physical health conditions and body image distress, and a longstanding interest in using mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to enhance people’s wellbeing and confidence.
Freddy Jackson Brown is a registered and chartered clinical psychologist with twenty years’ experience working with children and families in the NHS. He has published articles and chapters and is the author of Get the Life You Want (2013) and ACT for Dummies (2016).
Details
Publisher: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
ISBN: 9781912755783
Publication date: April 2021
Content
The Essence of Your ACT Journal
How to Use Your ACT Journal
Week 1: Choosing Wisely
ACT Tasks
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 2: Driving the Bus
ACT Tasks
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 3: Overcoming Avoidance
ACT Tasks
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 4: Being Present
ACT Tasks
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 5: Opening Up
ACT Tasks
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 6: Showing Compassion
ACT Tasks
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 7: Taking the Reins
Values-based Goals
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 8: Values-based Goals
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 9: Values-based Goals
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 10: Values-based Goals
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 11: Values-based Goals
Reflection
Review
Summary
Week 12: Values-based Goals
Reflection
Review
Summary
Ending Our Time Together
End of Journal Reflection
What Now?
Audience
ACT practitioners worldwide seeking practical materials to increase client engagement, communication and effectiveness of overall treatment; individuals engaged in ACT counselling and personal development programs; anyone seeking to change their daily life in order to align it more closely with personal values.
Discounts
The following discounts are available on bulk orders:
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20% off 10 copies or more
30% off 50 copies or more
40% off 100 copies or more
The discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
E Burnside –
Really helpful and accessible
This book is a wonderful companion for anyone wanting to develop more fulfillment and meaning from life. The journal offers a really good way to learn the principles of ACT, by putting them straight into practice for yourself ( often the best way to learn anything!) Even if you are already familiar with this approach, this is a great way to start or continue practising and keep yourself on track with what you find helpful. It’s written in straightforward language in a gentle and heartfelt style, which really makes you feel connected with the authors. I loved the exercises, the invitation to really give myself some space for reflection and the wonderful quotes peppered throughout. I find sticking to journalling quite hard generally, but I found the structure and guidance really helpful to keep me focused. I definitely recommend this.
Dr Mike Sinclair –
A very handy and practical companion for your journey towards a more gratifying life
I just love this journal/mini-workbook, it is incredibly user-friendly and practical. The authors have done a wonderful job of distilling the essential components of this evidence-based and powerful behavioural change model (ACT) into this handy resource, which when followed will serve as your personal companion, supporting you every step of the way on a week-by-week journey, towards building a more satisfying life. Packed full of inspirational quotes, and useful exercises to help you reflect, and develop the necessary skills for improving your wellbeing and creating a meaningful life, this highly engaging and clearly-presented guide is likely to be life-changing (in a very good way!). I cannot recommend this journal enough.
Louise McHugh –
If you are looking to create lasting change look no further!
The ACT Journal by Hooper, Donnelly & Jackson Brown is a wonderfully insightful way to clarify what is important to you and to overcome blocks to building a vital life. It is accessible and yet powerful in the exercises it asks the reader to complete. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to bring vitality to their lives.