Description: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is more than just a therapy--it's a framework for living well. With the ACT Daily Card Deck, readers will learn about the six core processes of ACT--including mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based living--as well as self-compassion. By applying ACT to daily life, readers can recover from setbacks, live fully in the present moment, and make choices that reflect their deepest values.
Brief description: Debbie Sorensen, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Denver, CO with a PhD in psychology from Harvard University, who specializes in individual therapy for adults with chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout. Sorensen is cohost of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, and coauthor, along with Diana Hill, of ACT Daily Journal. She trains mental health professionals in ACT and gives presentations to both mental health professionals and the public. She loves getting outdoors in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, two daughters, and dog.
Review Quotes: "These cards offer simple yet profound practices to heal and inspire you every day. Whether you need to manage stress and anxiety, or simply live your life more fully and joyfully, this deck is a gem to be revisited again and again."
--Rick Hanson, PhD, psychologist; and New York Times bestselling author of Hardwiring Happiness, Resilient, Making Great Relationships, Neurodharma, and Buddha's Brain--Rick Hanson, PhD