Deep Dive into Psychology

Ep. 22 | Harris 2021 Trauma-Focused ACT


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[Summary] In this book, Russ Harris offers a well-rounded manual for Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TFACT), a therapeutic approach that uses values, mindfulness, and behavioral techniques to reduce psychological suffering and improve quality of life. The manual provides a comprehensive overview of TFACT, including its core principles, theoretical underpinnings, and practical applications. The text explains how to identify away moves and use strategies such as defusion, acceptance, self-compassion, and values clarification to help clients address trauma-related symptoms, including anxiety, depression, dissociation, and suicidal thoughts. The manual also covers important aspects of the therapeutic relationship and provides guidance on how to overcome barriers to committed action and maintain change over time.

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