Russ Harris, author of the international best-selling self-help book 'The Happiness Trap', is an world-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Russ's background is in medicine. As a GP he became increasingly interested in the psychological aspects of health and wellbeing, and increasingly disenchanted with writing prescriptions. Ultimately this interest led to a total career change - from medicine to therapy and coaching. Since 2005, Russ has run over 500 workshops and provided ACT training for over 22,000 health professionals, including therapists, coaches, counselors, doctors, and psychologists. He has authored two ACT textbooks (including ACT Made Simple), and four ACT-based self-help books (including The Reality Slap). The Happiness Trap, is now the most widely-translated ACT book in the world, with over half a million copies sold worldwide, and editions in over 30 languages. Visit the website for all the links Russ spoke about and his best self-care tip!

#40 - ACT with Author, Trainer and Therapist Dr Russ Harris

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Dr Nicki Ferencz is a clinical psychologist who is the clinical coordinator of the Paediatric Chronic Pain Service at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia. In this interview, we discuss the importance of language in the treatment room, the power of peer to peer mentoring for clients and parents, and the intrinsic link between pain and Mental health. For more on Nicki please see the show notes! 

# 63 - Paediatric Chronic Pain with Dr Nick Ferencz

Damien Stewart is a Sport and Exercise Psychologist based on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. Damien currently works in private practice servicing both sport, exercise and mental health clientele. Damien was a police officer for 20 years and an elite-level softball player.  He then received a pain diagnosis that would be life-changing.  In this interview, we discuss the critical importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treating pain, what “successful therapy” might actually mean in the context of managing pain, and the role of active acceptance! For more information on Damien Stewart, check out the show notes.

# 64 - Chronic Pain with Sports and Exercise Psychologist Damien Stewart

Dr Jacqui Stanford is a health psychologist and a director at Empower Rehab, a clinic which specialises in providing interdisciplinary pain management, as well as working with clients presenting with a range of psychological presentations.  She regularly provides training to health and return to work professionals around Australia about working with clients with persistent pain to help facilitate recovery and optimal function. For more information on Jacqui Standford check out the show notes!

# 62 - Pain Management with Dr Jacqui Stanford

Mindfulness is a “hot topic” in Western psychology.  It is used as an intervention for everything from anxiety to work stress to developing emotional intelligence.  Whilst the popularity of mindfulness practice is positive, there are a number of common myths that are important to know when teaching and learning mindfulness.   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a powerful mindfulness-based therapy of which Russ Harris is a world-renowned trainer.  In this interview, we discuss the common Mindfulness Myths. For information on Dr Russ Harris and the links we spoke about check out the show notes.   

# 61 - Mindfulness Myths with Dr Russ Harris

Dr Sarah Davenport is my colleague and former supervisor.  She is one of the most resilient psychologists I know and has a wealth of wisdom she generously shares with anyone in her orbit, particularly the psychologists she mentors.  Sarah has overcome many complex challenges in her career and I wanted to share her journey with you all as I know she will inspire you as she does me!  Dr Sarah Davenport is a Clinical Psychologist and supervisor with over 10 years of experience providing specialist psychological services to adolescents and adults in both public and private health care settings. She has held a number of senior positions across private and public mental health services, including as Principal Clinical Psychologist at the headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program (Alfred Health), and Senior Psychologist at Dandenong Hospital's Secure Extended Care Unit.  Sarah is currently the Director and principal psychologist at Headstrong Psychology.   For more information on Sarah Davenport check out the show notes.

#40 - ACT with Author, Trainer and Therapist Dr Russ Harris

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