Russ Harris – författare

I Lyckofällan får du lära dig att leva ett rikt och meningsfullt liv med hjälp av ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), en tredje vågens KBT som fokuserar på mindfulness och ett nytt sätt att se på tankar och känslor.

Olika övningar och exempel hjälper oss att tänka nytt, att få ett nytt förhållningssätt till oss själva och allt vad livet innehåller. En övning är att inte ta sina tankar på för stort allvar – att inte bli ett med dem, utan att se dem som just tankar.

Lyckofällan kan läsas av dem som vill hantera vanliga mänskliga problem som ledsenhet, depression, dåligt självförtroende, oro, stress, ångest och känslor av meningslöshet och ensamhet. Som terapeut kan man få tips på många bra övningar och exempel att använda med sina klienter – och för att behandla sig själv.

Originaltitel: The Happiness Trap - How to Stop Struggling and Start Living

"I sin senaste bok, När livet slår till, delar han med sig av många konkreta tips som kan hjälpa oss att gå vidare."Anna-Maria Stawreberg, Damernas Värld

Ibland får man en riktig käftsmäll av livet: någon man älskar dör, man råkar ut för en olyckshändelse eller golvas av en skilsmässa.

När Russ Harris upptäckte att hans tvåårige son hade autism rasade hans värld. Han kämpade länge med att acceptera det glapp som uppstår mellan det liv som man önskar leva och den verklighet man ställs inför. Till slut lyckades han hitta tillbaka till livsglädjen med hjälp av den terapi han själv arbetar med – ACT (Acceptans and Commitment Therapy), en metod som bygger på att skapa ärvaro och mening.

Boken visar möjligheterna att hitta frid mitt i all smärta trots att livet inte blev som det var tänkt.

ACT helt enkelt lär ut Acceptance and Commitment Therapy på ett tillgängligt och inspirerande sätt till blivande terapeuter. Russ Harris går igenom ACT-modellen och teorin bakom, de sex kärnprocesserna i ACT och hur de kan appliceras vid olika kliniska problemområden. Han tar också upp hur du kan fördjupa den terapeutiska relationen, hantera vanliga svårigheter och utvecklas som terapeut. Tack vare bokens praktiska och kliniska fokus med många terapidialoger, övningar, metaforer och förslag på upplägg av sessioner blir det lätt att börja arbeta med klienter.

I denna helt reviderade och utökade utgåva är mer än hälften nyskrivet och resterande är uppdaterat. Russ Harris utgår från det nya verktyget Vägskälet, som gör arbetet med psykologisk flexibilitet enklare och tydligare.

Boken riktar sig till alla som vill lära sig grunderna i ACT och börja arbeta kliniskt.

”Denna bok öppnar upp och gör ACT-modellen tillgänglig på ett enastående sätt.” Ur bokens förord av Steven C. Hayes, fil.dr och en av grundarna av ACT.

Russ Harris är läkare och psykoterapeut. Han utbildar inom ACT över hela världen.

Sagt om boken:

"Författaren vägleder, inspirerar och motiverar till terapeutiska interventioner som kan ge klienter möjlighet till ett rikt och meningsfullt liv och till att kunna hantera smärta. ACT helt enkelt är en okonstlat skriven metodbok med pedagogiska verktyg för blivande terapeuter och verksamma."Margareta Fridstjerna, BTJ-häftet nr 19, 2020

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERDo you ever feel worried, miserable or unfulfilled - yet put on a happy face and pretend everything's fine? You are not alone. Stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem are all around. Research suggests that many of us get caught in a psychological trap, a vicious circle in which the more we strive for happiness, the more it eludes us.Fortunately, there is a way to escape from the 'Happiness Trap' in this updated and expanded second edition which unlocks the secrets to a truly fulfilling life. This empowering book presents the insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), covering more topics and providing more practical tools than ever before. Learn how to clarify your values, develop self-compassion and find true satisfaction with this bigger and better guide to:· Reducing stress and worry· Handling painful thoughts and feelings more effectively· Breaking self-defeating habits· Overcoming insecurity and self-doubt· Building better relationships· Improving performance and finding fulfilment at workThe Happiness Trap is for everyone. Whether you're lacking confidence, facing illness, coping with loss, working in a high-stress job, or suffering from anxiety or depression, this book will show you how to build authentic happiness, from the inside out.

From the bestselling author of The Happiness Trap, a gentle approach to increasing your confidence.

I flertalet västländer ligger skilsmässostatistiken idag på nära 50 procent och i de äktenskap och relationer som trots allt håller, plågas många av känslor av tomhet, sorg och bitterhet. Alltfler undviker därför att hänge sig helt och fullt i ett långsiktigt förhållande. Men det finns sätt att stärka sin relation och våga bygga upp relationer som varar – den här boken visar hur man gör.

Boken lär ut en rad strategier för hur man kan släppa olika orealistiska föreställningar och attityder till kärleken. Den ger anvisningar till hur man genom sitt eget handlande kan skapa ett kärleksfullt och långlivat förhållande och hur man kan handskas med och acceptera de jobbiga tankar och känslor som ofrånkomligen uppstår i en relation. Boken lär även ut hur man tar hand om sorg, rädsla och avvisanden, hur man bär sig åt med ilska, frustration och förbittring samt hur man kan förlåta både sig själv och sin partner.

Kärlekens ACT utgår från Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) som ingår i den tredje vågens beteendeterapi. Möjligheterna att skapa ett rikt och meningsfullt liv ökar markant om man samtidigt accepterar obehag som en oundviklig del av att vara levande.

Översättning: Erik Nisser

Läs mer på Russ egen hemsida här.

Terapeuten Russ Harris ger en insikt om hur kärlek funkar, något som ger en känsla av koll på livet i stort.Topp Hälsa

Mycket klokt sägs i denna bok, många bra råd ges och här finns ett stort antal övningar som man kan göra ensam eller med sin partner och som med stor sannolikhet kan bidra till att förbättra ens relation. ... Det gäller ACT i stort att den framstår som en jordnära och praktisk metod, som också kan användas av människor som inte har tillgång till en utbildad terapeut.Inga Sanner, Tidskriften Respons

Kanske är ACT något för dig eller er båda att testa nästa gång soppåsen är full, irritationen hänger som ett mörkt moln över köksbordet och bebisen gastar. Det finns inget att förlora, som man brukar säga.Ann Beyer, Vi Föräldrar

Ingen skriver så lättsamt som Russ Harris om såväl hur vi ställer till det för oss i våra relationer, som hur vi får dem att fungera. Ändå är hans böcker vetenskapligt och teoretiskt förankrade, och råden är konkreta och genomförbara vare sig du arbetar själv med dem, eller om du och din partner gör det tillsammans. Det här är helt enkelt den bästa relationsboken för kärlekspar du kan hitta just nu.Kerstin Jeding, Stressmottagningen

Mycket klokt sägs i denna bok, många bra råd ges och här finns ett stort antal övningar som man kan göra ensam eller med sin partner och som med stor sannolikhet kan bidra till att förbättra ens relation.

Inga Sanner, Tidskriften Respons

Based on the best-selling self-help classic about escaping the “happiness trap,” this card deck features 50 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based prompts, practices, and reflections.Free yourself from depression, anxiety, and insecurity, and build a rich and meaningful life.​This easy-to-use deck version of The Happiness Trap, Russ Harris’s million-copy bestseller, brings the potent, empowering insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into your daily life in a fresh way.    ​Each card provides a useful tool, technique, suggestion, or strategy to unlock the secrets to a truly fulfilling life. Techniques and practices include “Thanking Your Mind,” “Dropping Anchor,” and “Noticing and Naming,” among many others. Themes include:Handling painful thoughts and feelings more effectivelyBreaking self-defeating habitsBuilding better relationshipsImproving performance and finding fulfillment at workBuilding self-compassionDealing with loneliness and lossFind in-the-moment solutions for dealing with panic, insecurity, and fear, that have benefitted millions of people. The 50 cards come in a playing card-style box and include one instructional card.

Trauma-Focused ACT (TFACT) provides a flexible, comprehensive model for treating the entire spectrum of trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, moral injury, chronic pain, shame, suicidality, insomnia, complicated grief, attachment issues, sexual problems, and more. Written by internationally acclaimed ACT trainer, Russ Harris, this textbook is for practitioners at all levels of experience, and offers exclusive access to free downloadable resources-including scripts, videos, MP3s, handouts, and worksheets.Discover cutting-edge strategies for healing the past, living in the present, and building a new future. With this compassion-based, exposure-centered approach, you'll learn how to help your clients:· Find safety and security in their bodies· Overcome hyperarousal and hypoarousal· Break free from dissociation· Shift from self-hatred to self-compassion· Rapidly ground themselves and reengage in life· Unhook from difficult cognitions and emotions· Develop an integrated sense of self· Resolve traumatic memories through flexible exposure· Connect with and live by their values· Experience post-traumatic growth

Let's face it: Picture-perfect storybook romances don't exist in real life. Couples fight. Feelings of love wax and wane through the years. And the stress and tedium of everyday life and work can often drive a wedge between even the most devoted couples. So, how can you reignite passion and intimacy in your relationship, cultivate greater understanding and compassion between yourself and your partner, and bring the joy back to your love life? In this fully revised and updated edition of ACT with Love, therapist and world-renowned ACT expert Russ Harris shows how developing psychological flexibility-the ability to be in the present moment with openness, awareness, and focus, and to take effective action in line with one's values-can help you and your partner strengthen and deepen your relationship. Also included is new information on attachment theory, powerful mindfulness and self-compassion techniques, and assertiveness and boundary-setting skills. ACT with Love will show you how to: ·Let go of conflict, open up, and live fully in the present ·Use mindfulness to increase intimacy, connection, and understanding ·Resolve painful conflicts and reconcile long-standing differences ·Act on your values to build a rich and meaningful relationship If you're looking to increase feelings of intimacy, love, and connection with your partner, this book has everything you need to get started-together.

Renowned ACT expert Russ Harris presents easy-to-read Q&A sessions to uncover the most common ways clients and practitioners get stuck when using ACT, how to get unstuck, and how to transform that "stuckness" into powerful personal growth.Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for a number of mental health issues - from depression to addiction - that focuses on mindfulness, client values, and a commitment to change. It also provides innovative tools, techniques, and strategies for promoting psychological flexibility and profound behavioral change. However, there are several challenges and frustrations that can arise when delivering ACT in-session.In the tradition of the hugely popular professional guide ACT Made Simple, ACT Questions and Answersoffers practical tools for overcoming common sticking points in-session. You'll find effective tips and strategies for moving past misconceptions about mindfulness and acceptance, how to deal with reluctant or unmotivated clients, and how to break down communication barriers that can stand in the way of progress. You'll also find links to free downloadable resources.If you are new to ACT - or just want to improve your delivery - this easy-to-read reference guide will help you troubleshoot common in-session challenges and help your clients achieve lasting change.

Help your clients gain access to the transformative grace of God through Christ!All too often, psychology and spirituality are kept in separate boxes, lessening the power of each to work effective changes. Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self brings together Christian faith with the Internal Family System (IFS) model. This widely accepted paradigm facilitates psychological healing by showing how the self can become the change agent for the dysfunctional internal system. Christ-centered IFS (CCIFS) combines the power of internal system therapy with the healing power of God for lasting change. Therapists with Christian clients, faith-based clients, or clients who need foundational grounding will benefit from the psychological and spiritual dimensions of Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self. This powerful therapeutic model posits a self surrounded by subpersonalities who carry anger, fear, distrust, and other negative responses. When the client’s self takes the leadership role, the self becomes the channel for Christ’s grace for all the subpersonalities. One by one they become empowered, center around self and God, and contribute their resources to the functioning of the whole personality.Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self provides exercises and visual aids to help both client and counselor, including:four tools to teach the self to lead effectively worksheets to serve as a structural and visual guide to understanding, developing, and using each tool a parts map for client and counselor to use collaboratively cartoons, structural diagrams, and dialogues to illustrate new concepts and proceduresEach chapter of Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self provides specific help for the counselor, including:case studies showing step-by-step clinical interventions a content summary a clinical outline listing the interventions in sequence an exercise to help counselors discover their own inner and spiritual dynamics Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self brings together the diagnostic and restorative power of IFS with the transforming power of Christian spirituality. It is essential for Christian counselors and for non-Christian counselors who are seeking more effective ways to treat Christian clients.

Help your clients gain access to the transformative grace of God through Christ!All too often, psychology and spirituality are kept in separate boxes, lessening the power of each to work effective changes. Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self brings together Christian faith with the Internal Family System (IFS) model. This widely accepted paradigm facilitates psychological healing by showing how the self can become the change agent for the dysfunctional internal system. Christ-centered IFS (CCIFS) combines the power of internal system therapy with the healing power of God for lasting change. Therapists with Christian clients, faith-based clients, or clients who need foundational grounding will benefit from the psychological and spiritual dimensions of Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self. This powerful therapeutic model posits a self surrounded by subpersonalities who carry anger, fear, distrust, and other negative responses. When the client’s self takes the leadership role, the self becomes the channel for Christ’s grace for all the subpersonalities. One by one they become empowered, center around self and God, and contribute their resources to the functioning of the whole personality.Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self provides exercises and visual aids to help both client and counselor, including:four tools to teach the self to lead effectively worksheets to serve as a structural and visual guide to understanding, developing, and using each tool a parts map for client and counselor to use collaboratively cartoons, structural diagrams, and dialogues to illustrate new concepts and proceduresEach chapter of Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self provides specific help for the counselor, including:case studies showing step-by-step clinical interventions a content summary a clinical outline listing the interventions in sequence an exercise to help counselors discover their own inner and spiritual dynamics Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self brings together the diagnostic and restorative power of IFS with the transforming power of Christian spirituality. It is essential for Christian counselors and for non-Christian counselors who are seeking more effective ways to treat Christian clients.

Today's the day to start making real changes. Diet fads and fitness trends may offer the prospect of losing weight, but they rarely work out long-term. The Weight Escape is different.Using the psychological science of ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Dr Russ Harris, medical doctor and author of The Happiness Trap, psychological practitioner Ann Bailey and scientist Joseph Ciarrochi will help you make the lasting changes you want.Focusing on the mental barriers that can stop us setting and achieving our goals, it promotes a holistic approach to wellbeing and weight loss - one that goes beyond meal plans and calorie counting to give a deeper meaning and mindfulness to how you live and what you eat.Through practical exercises, quizzes and personal stories, it shows you how to:· Set goals and give direction to your life· Overcome destructive habits and exercise self-control· Deal with cravings and stressful situations· Develop self-acceptance.Get the weight-loss results you want - and so much more.

Sometimes, it can feel like life holds endless setbacks and challenges; like reality is continually slapping you in the face and causing pain that you aren't equipped to handle. This 'reality slap' can take many forms, from the death of a loved one to the loss of a job, from loneliness to rejection. And whatever form it takes, it hurts! With constructive methods based on real world research, this guide gives you the tools to rebuild your life and thrive after serious setbacks.Ten years after the success of its first edition, this fully updated and rewritten edition of The Reality Slap contains a new wealth of advanced expertise on coping effectively when life hurts. Dr Russ Harris shows you how to apply the scientifically proven methods of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in your daily life and reconnect with yourself and others.Written in a kind, supportive voice with lots of examples and exercises, this timely self-help book contains mindfulness wisdom, hands-on advice and case studies. Every aspect of the book is designed to be accessible and simple to implement so that you can comprehensively tackle emotions arising from setbacks.If you are facing difficulty and don't know where to turn, The Reality Slap is the essential guide to finding happiness and fulfilment. Learn how to heal from your pain and come out stronger than before with this powerful book that might just change your life.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a powerful, evidence-based treatment for clients struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, and a host of other mental health conditions. It is based in the belief that the road to lasting happiness and well-being begins with accepting our thoughts, rather than trying to change them. However, ACT can present certain roadblocks during treatment. As a mental health professional, you may adopt basic principles of ACT easily, but it generally takes at least two or three years of hard work and ongoing study to become truly fluid in the model. During that time, you will probably find yourself "stuck" at some point, and so will your clients.In Getting Unstuck in ACT, psychotherapist and bestselling author of ACT Made Simple, Russ Harris, provides solutions for overcoming the most common roadblocks in ACT. In the book, you will learn how to deal with reluctant or unmotivated clients, as well as how to get past certain theoretical aspects of ACT that some clients may find confusing.This book will help clients deal with sticky dilemmas and unsolvable problems, and will help simplify key ACT concepts to help you break down psychological barriers. Other common problems with ACT that the book addresses are inconsistencies and sending mixed messages, talking and explaining ACT instead of doing it, being too eager to treat a client, being a "Mr. Nice Guy or Ms. Nice Girl," or putting too much focus on one process while neglecting others. The chapters of the book are based in real life scenarios that take place between therapist and client, and the author provides feedback by analyzing mistakes in what was said and where improvements could be made.As more and more mental health professionals incorporate ACT into their practice, it is increasingly necessary to have a guide that offers them effective solutions to common ACT roadblocks. For that reason, this book is a must-have for any ACT therapist.

Grief is a journey that can lead to powerful, personal growth. This compassionate guide, written by a team of mental health and grief experts, will help you heal the pain of loss—no matter the cause—and move forward in life with a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.Grief comes in many forms. You may grieve a loved one who has passed on, a romantic relationship which has ended, the loss of a job you loved, or even a place you used to go that no longer exists or has changed. You may also be dealing with another kind of loss—a sense of who you are and how you can live your life in an increasingly uncertain and changed world. But what if you could transform your grief into lasting positive growth?Filled with the most effective therapeutic tools drawn from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and more, How to Grieve What We’ve Lost will help you heal from the pain of loss, move forward, and reconnect with what truly matters to you right now. You’ll find strategies for immediate relief—including present-moment awareness and mindful breathing. You’ll learn how to create a safe sanctuary for your grief, so you can honor your feelings and give them the space they deserve. And you’ll discover ways to create a support network, give voice to your sorrow, and share your humanity with others.This heartfelt guide also includes simple tools to help you: ·Identify the things that really matter to you ·Honor your grief ·Prioritize your mental health and self-care ·Learn and grow from your loss Whether you are struggling with your own loss or a collective sense of grief, the evidence-based skills in this book will help you mourn in healthy and resilient ways—leading to profound personal growth and a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in life.

Now fully-revised and updated, this second edition of ACT Made Simple includes new information and chapters on self-compassion, flexible perspective taking, working with trauma, and more.Why is it so hard to be happy? Why is life so difficult? Why do humans suffer so much? And what can we realistically do about it? No matter how rewarding your job, as a mental health professional, you may sometimes feel helpless in the face of these questions. You are also well aware of the challenges and frustrations that can present during therapy. If you're looking for ways to optimize your client sessions, consider joining the many thousands of therapists and life coaches worldwide who are learning acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). With a focus on mindfulness, client values and a commitment to change, ACT is proven-effective in treating depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, eating disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder (BPD) and myriad other psychological issues. It's also a revolutionary new way to view the human condition - packed full of exciting new tools, techniques and strategies forpromoting profound behavioural change. A practical primer, ideal for ACT newcomers and experienced ACT professionals alike, ACT Made Simple offers clear explanations of the six ACT processes and a set of real-world tips and solutions for rapidly and effectively implementing them in your practice. This book gives you everything you need to start using ACT with your clients for impressive results. Inside, you'll find: scripts, exercises, metaphors and worksheets to use with your clients; a session-by-session guide to implementing ACT; transcripts from therapy sessions; guidance for creating your own therapeutic techniques and exercises; and practical tips to overcome "therapy roadblocks." This book aims to take the complex theory and practice of ACT and make it accessible and enjoyable for therapists and clients.