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wandersalone -> RE: I hate it when........ (9/28/2008 8:54:58 PM)
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Red, Kali and anyone else who ever struggles with thoughts such as "I am not good enough", it is wrong/bad to feel/be like this", "I should......" and has a milion other ways of beating themselves up and feeling less than .....a book that I keep as my bible and share with many clients and friends is The Happiness Trap . It is dirt cheap on Amazon (we pay $25 for it in Australia) and I have given loads of copies away to friends. It is based on a cognitive behavioural technique known as ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy, pronounced as one word as the basic premise is about doing things, taking positive steps/actions). It isn't some quick fix, it isn't about getting rid of your unwanted thoughts, sensations and feelings and there is no one right way. I promise I don't have anything to do with the book...though I do think I should ask them to pay me royalties [:D], it is just the most easily accessible, easy to understand book I have seen and I read everything that comes out in the hopes I can use it with work (coughs.... at the times when I am working ha ha). If anyone wants more info on ACT feel free to message me, this is the therapy that most fits in with my own beliefs, it is respectful, and gentle yet confronting and there is no right way or wrong way. It simply is your way for you. ok off my soap box!
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