ACT Made Simple: An Easy-To-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Practice over theory1

ACT can be difficult to learn from theory alone, so the book moves from abstract theory into practical therapeutic conversations.

Workability1

Help clients stop struggling with inner experience, see what is and isn't workable, and act on what matters.

The hexaflex1

ACT's six core processes, which together build psychological flexibility.

Defusion and self-as-context1

Helping clients relate differently to thoughts and gain distance from painful ones.

Values and committed action1

Clarify values, make workable choices, and move toward what matters.

The choice point1

A tool new in the second edition that frames both acceptance and change (Niklas Törneke's endorsement).

Wide use1

Applied to depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, psychosis, borderline personality disorder and trauma.

Scripts, metaphors and worksheets1

Practical scripts, metaphors, worksheets and experiential exercises for use in session.

Skilling up1

Each chapter has scripts, debriefing suggestions, tips and "skilling up" exercises for practice (Sheri Turrell's endorsement).

Doody's Reviews1

"A quick-start guide to ACT that is practical and simple without losing the core content needed to effectively deliver therapy."

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change

The founders' textbook, for the theory behind the techniques.

Trauma-Focused ACT

Harris's next textbook, applying ACT to trauma.

The Happiness Trap

The self-help version many therapists give to clients.