LETTER FROM STEVEN HAYES
Dear Reader,
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy took many years to develop, but it hasn't taken many years to penetrate the field. In part that is because of the foresight and commitment of New Harbinger Publications in bringing out high quality therapist and client ACT books and DVDs.
Continuing in that tradition, New Harbinger is now releasing several new ACT books: client books on PTSD, and anxiety; therapist volumes on depression, PTSD, and case conceptualization. Building on existing books, a new "core" volume helps therapists learn ACT, and a six-DVD series that includes ACT therapists from around the world shows concrete examples of ACT methods and styles.
With these materials, therapists who are not knowledgeable about ACT can begin to explore it in their clinical practice, and to see directly how it impacts their work. More experienced ACT clinicians can build their skills and create more targeted treatment plans to fit specific client needs.
ACT is an empirically oriented behavioral and cognitive therapy, but in ACT that fact is a foundation, not a fence. It is an approach that is accessible to therapists from virtually any orientation, and speaks to some of the deepest issues we face as clinicians. I have published several ACT books with New Harbinger because they understand that the field is changing and that ACT has a role to play in taking down some of the arbitrary barriers between traditions. If you haven't yet studied ACT and its application to your clinical practice, New Harbinger has become a leading source of the materials needed to do just that.
Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D
University of Nevada
For more information about our ACT books, email Ben Clausen or call him at (510) 652-0215 ext. 149
ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY FOR ANXIETY DISORDERSJohn P. Forsyth, Ph.D. and Georg H. Eifert, Ph.D.
An effective, ACT approach for treating any anxiety disorder. Remove barriers to change and foster rapid client progress. Theoretical information in the book is supported by detailed examples of individual therapy sessions, worksheets, and exercises—as well as a CD-ROM that includes electronic versions of all client worksheets.
ISBN-10: 1572244275 • ISBN-13: 9781572244276
hardcover + CD-ROM • 304 pages • US $58.95 • CAN $73.95
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ACT IN PRACTICEPatricia A. Bach, Ph.D., & Daniel J. Moran, Ph.D.
Foreword by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.
Every psychotherapeutic model needs literature that shows therapists how to conceive of real-life cases in terms of the particular treatment protocols and theoretical inclinations of that model. This is the first case conceptualization guide for ACT. Without question, you’ll want this important book in your library.
ISBN-10: 157224478X • ISBN-13: 9781572244788
hardcover • 256 pages • US $49.95 • CAN $62.95 •
Available May 2008
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMA-RELATED PROBLEMS
Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D., & Darrah Westrup, Ph.D.
Foreword by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.
From two experts in trauma and PTSD, this book offers clinicians a complete approach to helping clients who have experienced trauma. ACT processes and exposure techniques are covered. The CD-ROM includes reproducible client worksheets and other materials.
ISBN-10: 1572244720 • ISBN-13: 9781572244726
hardcover + CD-ROM • 256 pages • US $58.95 • CAN $73.95
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LEARNING ACT
Jason B. Luoma, Ph.D., Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., & Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D.
Interested in integrating ACT into your practice? This book is the most complete source for ACT-skills training for therapists. Each of the six core processes is explained in detail using examples from real clinical situations. The accompanying DVD lets you watch ACT as it really works in a clinical setting.
ISBN-10: 1572244984 • ISBN-13: 9781572244986
trade paper + DVD • 248 pages • US $44.95 • CAN $55.95
Available November 2007
GET OUT OF YOUR MIND AND INTO YOUR LIFE
Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D
Steven Hayes, Ph.D., is University of Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is author of more than 350 scientific articles and twenty-seven books, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory—two books that significantly develop the concepts on which Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life is based. His research explores the nature of human language and cognition and their application to the understanding and alleviation of human suffering.
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ACT ON LIFE NOT ON ANGERGeorg H. Eifert, Ph.D., Matthew Mckay, Ph.D., & John P. Forsyth, Ph.D.
Foreword by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.
Stop struggling to eliminate anger, and stop letting anger determine who you are and how you live your life. Use these acceptance and mindfulness practices to observe anger feelings without acting on them. Use value-identification exercises to help identify what truly matters, and commit to short- and long-term goals.
ISBN-10: 1572244402 ISBN-13: 9781572244405
trade paper • 192 pages • US $14.95 • CAN $18.95
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THE ANOREXIA WORKBOOK
Michelle Heffner, MA and Georg H. Eifert, Ph.D.
This workbook offers logical, step-by-step exercises that lead to a new understanding of anorexia and the problems that can come from trying to control the disorder. Readers learn to use mindfulness to deal with out-of-control thoughts and feelings, identify choices that will lead to better heath and quality of life, and redirect their energy into committed action that furthers values.
ISBN-10: 1572243627 • ISBN-13: 9781572243620
trade paper • 208 pages • US $17.95 • CAN $22.95
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THE DIABETES LIFESTYLE BOOK
Jennifer Gregg, Ph.D., Glenn M. Callaghan, Ph.D
Foreword by June L. Glenn Walson, MD
The authors recent clinical trials suggest that diabetes patients who receive ACT training are more likely to comply with treatment directions and keep on top of blood sugar management. The result: healthier patients living longer, richer, more rewarding lives. This book includes a complete program for ACT-based diabetes management.
ISBN-10: 1572245166 • ISBN-13: 9781572245167
trade paper • 240 pages • US $16.95 • CAN $20.95
Available September 2007
FINDING LIFE BEYOND TRAUMA
Victoria M. Follette, Ph.D., & Jacqueline Pistorello, Ph.D.
Foreword by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.
This workbook offer an ACT-based approach to living a rich and purposeful life after experiencing a traumatic event. The exercises throughout will help readers accept difficult feelings and commit to acting on values.
ISBN-10: 1572244976 • ISBN-13: 9781572244979
trade paper • 280 pages • US $19.95 • CAN $24.95
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LEAVE YOUR MIND BEHIND
Matthew McKay, Ph.D. and Catharine Sutker
Are you stumped trying to explain the idea of cognitive defusion to someone who really needs to learn about it? This book, the first of six that will explain and instruct general readers on the processes in the hexaflex model, make it easy to really “get” defusion. A great homework read for clients.
ISBN-10: 1572245344 • ISBN-13: 9781572245341
trade paper • 168 pages • US $14.95 • CAN $18.95
Available October 2007
LIVING BEYOND YOUR PAIN
Joanne Dahl, Ph.D., And Tobias Lundgren, MS
Foreword by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.
A book that breaks with conventional notions of pain management. The ACT approach to chronic pain assumes that pain is a normal part of living. Attempts to avoid it often cause more harm than good. By accepting and learning to live with pain, readers learn to limit the control it exerts over their lives.
ISBN-10: 1572244097 • ISBN-13: 9781572244092
trade paper • 192 pages • US $19.95 • CAN $24.95
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THE WORRY TRAP
Chad Lejeune, Ph.D.
Foreword by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.
This engaging and effective self-help book adapts the ACT approach to the needs of readers struggling with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and subclinical worry. An excellent choice for bibliotherapy or for between-session homework for clients
ISBN-10: 1572244801 • ISBN-13: 9781572244801
trade paper • 208 pages • US $16.95 • CAN $20.95
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TALKING ACT
Edited By David Chantry, Clin. Psy.D.
Subscribers to the ACT Listserv know about the wealth of original, innovative thinking that takes place in that useful forum. This book, edited by British psychotherapist David Chantry, records a number of rich discussions from the archives of the Listserv into an easy-to-read account of the development of this exciting model.
ISBN-10: 1878978586 • ISBN-13: 9781878978585
trade paper • 304 pages • US $39.95 • see www.contextpress.com for non-US sales Available July 2007
ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY FOR CHRONIC PAINJoanne Dahl, Ph.D., Kelly Wilson, Ph.D., Carmen Luciano, Ph.D.,
& Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.
A book for professionals that develops ACT processes into a treatment protocol for clients wrestling with chronic pain. Use it with the workbook by Dahl and Lundgren (above) to develop and support a structure ACT approach to helping sufferers of chronic pain.
ISBN-10: 1878978527 • ISBN-13: 9781878978523
trade paper • 223 pages • US $34.95 • see www.contextpress.com for non-US sales
More than other models of psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an experiential therapy. As an ACT therapist, you'll be "in the trenches" with your clients, confronting painful experiences at the same time they do. As a therapist, you'll ask your clients to be willing to feel what they feel, be mindful of what they think, and keep commitments that are consistent with their personal values. At the same time, you'll be doing the same thing. As you get more familiar with ACT, you'll find that some aspect of the therapy seem unusually simple, matters of common sense. Other aspects will seem very difficult and counterintuitive. Fortunately, ACT resources from New Harbinger Publications can help you fully understand the theoretical and experiential aspects of ACT and bring this remarkable new direction in psychotherapy into your own practice.
The ACT in Action DVD series is an unprecedented training tool for professionals. In these six DVDs, you'll be introduced to the core processes of ACT. You'll get to hear each explained by ACT-founder Steven Hayes and other ACT clinicians, and you'll get to see the processes carried out in a clinical setting. Best of all, you can refer to each of these programs again and again as your experiences with the ACT model develop over time. In addition to these videos, be sure to take a look at Learning ACT by Jason Luoma, Steven Hayes, and Robyn Walser. This book offers a logical, stepwise approach to learning and practicing ACT as a clinician. It offers detailed overviews of the core processes, case conceptualization, session problem-solving techniques, and much more. The book comes with a brief DVD that illustrates some of the issues developed in the book. Together, Learning ACT and the ACT in Action series will provide you a sound, practical foundation for using ACT techniques to help your clients lead rich and meaningful lives.You've seen the books, now check out the movies!
Don't miss The ACT in Action series, professional training programs
as practiced in an actual clinical setting.
• NSTC only • US$59.95 or $349.95 for set CAN $74.95 each
• AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2007
Psychological Flexibility
1572245328
9781572245327
Cognitive
Defusion
1572245298
9781572245297
Mindfulness, Self, & the
Present
Moment
157224531X
9781572245310
Values &
Action
1572245301
9781572245303
Facing the
Struggle
1572245271
9781572245273
Control & Acceptance
157224528X
9781572245280
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