Description: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is more than just a therapy--it's a framework for living well. It asks us to accept what we cannot change. It teaches us to make a commitment to what we deeply care about. And it works best when practiced daily. In The ACT Daily Journal, two renowned ACT clinicians offer short, everyday practices from ACT to help readers open up fully to their experiences, clarify what matters to them, and take committed action to live a values-based life.
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: "I love the ACT Daily Journal! It is an easy-to-follow guide for practicing ways of being that contribute to thriving and psychological health via small, consistent actions we can engage in each day. I love that the journal begins with compassion and self-care, providing the perfect foundation for a committed practice. And I now want to be a snail when I grow up (but you'll have to read the book to find out why)!"
--Jill Stoddard, PhD, author of Be Mighty and The Big Book of ACT Metaphors, and cohost of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast--Jill Stoddard, PhD