Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a powerful method for healing the psychological and emotional pain standing between you and a more fulfilling life. This workbook outlines essential ACT skills-including cognitive defusion, present-moment awareness, willingness, values, committed action, and flexible perspective taking-that you can apply immediately to start feeling better now, and keep feeling better in the future. You'll also learn strategies from positive psychology and self-compassion to help enhance feelings of connection, pleasure, and gratitude-so you can embrace life with a renewed spirit and commitment to what matters.

Presented in a highly accessible, "dip in, dip out" format, this workbook allows you to jump straight to what you need, when you need it. If you're ready to transform your life and make lasting positive change, the evidence-based skills in this workbook can help you get started on the path to healing.

"The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook" by Jennifer Gregg and Matthew S. Boone provides practical exercises to help readers cope with emotional pain and connect with personal values. While it offers useful strategies, the explanations can be somewhat simplistic, which may leave those familiar with ACT wanting more depth. Overall, it’s a solid resource for newcomers, earning a 3-star rating for its accessibility and limitations.

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fantastic, practical skills based workbook. i’m working on a violence prevention program in a correctional facility at the moment so will definitely take skills and learnings from this book to use in practice.

The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Skills Workbook by Matthew S. Boone, LCSW, and Jennifer Gregg, PhD, offers an accessible and practical approach to cultivating psychological flexibility. Through a series of guided exercises, readers are taught how to cope with emotional pain, connect with personal values, and embrace mindful actions that foster meaningful change. The workbook moves beyond simply managing symptoms, focusing on living a richer, values-based life. Its step-by-step structure makes complex therapeutic concepts understandable and actionable, with plenty of room for personal exploration. By engaging with the exercises, readers can expect a compassionate and effective guide to personal growth. Highly recommended for anyone looking to transform their relationship with difficult emotions and live with more purpose and intention.

This Acceptance and Commitment Therapy workbook provides a practical and approachable way to manage difficult emotions and improve your mental well-being. As a clinician, I've found that ACT is a powerful tool for helping people engage in therapy. This workbook is easy to follow on your own, with clear explanations and helpful exercises that can be applied immediately. I highly recommend and it's a resource I'll definitely be keeping in my office!

Very helpful!

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) came across my radar when I realized that cogntive behavior therapy is not for me. The workbook is easy to follow on your own and I highly recommend people pick it up.
I will definitely be getting a physical copy.

Thank You to Jennifer A. Gregg, Matthew S Boone, New Harbinger Publications and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!