The Reality Slap

Reality slaps2

Setbacks such as the death of a loved one, losing a job, loneliness or rejection can feel like reality slapping you in the face, and they hurt.

Start with what you control2

The most important first step in loss, crisis and trauma is to focus on what is in your control so pain does not sweep you away.

You can still build a meaningful life3

ACT skills help you recover from grief and loss and build a rich life even in the face of adversity.

Making room for pain2

Make room for difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions and let them flow through you, while living your values (a radio review).

Self-compassion3

Mindfulness and self-compassion keep you grounded when your world seems in free fall.

Painful memories3

Tools for dealing with painful memories.

Emotions as allies3

Transform difficult emotions into unexpected allies.

Grief rituals3

Readers create their own healing grief rituals; the book suggests them for every kind of loss.

Appendices of exercises2

Three appendices of practical exercises and further resources (review on Exisle's page).

The Happiness Trap

Harris's first book: the general ACT skills this one applies to loss.

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

Kristin Neff on the self-kindness this book leans on.

Trauma-Focused ACT

For therapists: Harris's textbook on ACT for trauma.