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Break Free From Anxiety & Reclaim Your Life Anxiety happens. It's not a choice. And it can leave you feeling powerless, frustrated, and stuck. But it doesn't have to be this way. There are steps you can take to live better and more fully, and cultivate the conditions for genuine happiness, without having to defeat, manage, or control your anxieties and fears. Your life is calling on you to make that choice-and the skills in this book can help you make it a reality. This fully revised and updated edition of The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety offers powerful new exercises based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you finally break free from your anxiety. You'll learn how your mind can trap you, keeping you stuck and struggling in fear. You'll discover how acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion can help you shift your focus away from managing your anxiety and onto what you really want your life to be about. And finally, you'll learn to let go of trauma and painful past experiences that can fuel your anxiety. No matter what kind of anxiety problem you're struggling with, this workbook can guide you toward a more vibrant and purposeful life. A POWERFUL, STEP-BY-STEP PROGRAM TO HELP YOU: Let go of struggles that keep you stuck Cultivate peace of mind Accept what is & do what works Gain freedom from fear Live a rich & meaningful life

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John P. Forsyth, PhD, is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the fields of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, and self-development and growth. For over twenty years, his writings, teachings, and research have focused on developing ACT and mindfulness practices to alleviate human suffering, awaken the human spirit, and nurture psychological health and vitality. His personal journey and experience, balanced with practical insights grounded in scientific evidence, offers hope to those wishing to find a path out of suffering and into wholeness.He has coauthored several popular ACT books, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders for mental health professionals, and three self-help books for the public: The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety, ACT on Life Not on Anger, and Your Life on Purpose.Forsyth holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is professor of psychology and director of the Anxiety Disorders Research Program at the University at Albany, SUNY, in Upstate New York. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York, with expertise in the use and application of ACT for several forms of psychological and emotional suffering. He is also a widely sought-after ACT trainer and consultant, and serves as a senior editor of the ACT book series with New Harbinger Publications.Forsyth regularly gives inspirational talks and practical workshops to the public and professionals in the United States and abroad, and offers ACT trainings at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, NY, where he serves as a member of the teaching faculty. He is known to infuse his teaching and trainings with energy, humility, and compassion, and his down-to-earth workshops are consistently praised for their clarity, depth, and utility. Collectively, Forsyth's work has helped foster growing interest in acceptance and mindfulness in psychology, mental health, medicine, and society. Georg H. Eifert, PhD, is an internationally recognized author, scientist, speaker, and trainer in the use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), an integrative approach balancing mindful acceptance, change, and compassion to foster psychological health and wellness. He is also professor emeritus of psychology at Chapman University in Orange County, CA, where he was previously department chair and associate dean of health sciences. He has won numerous awards for his research, teaching, and writing contributions. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist.As an active developer, researcher, and practitioner of ACT and transcendental meditation (TM), Eifert is coauthor of several popular books, including the highly praised practitioner's treatment guide, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, as well as several ACT books for the public: ACT on Life Not on Anger, Your Life on Purpose, and The Anorexia Workbook. He has also authored and coauthored several books in German.Eifert regularly gives workshops and talks around the world, teaching ACT to both the public and professionals to help people end psychological suffering and lead more fulfilling lives. His workshops have been praised as inspiring, humorous, and empowering, and are renowned for their authenticity, clarity, and practical usefulness.

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