The Reality Slap
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The Reality Slap
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The Reality Slap
This fully updated edition of the highly successful The Reality Slap contains a new wealth of advanced expertise on coping effectively when life hurts. From serious illness to divorce; loneliness to the stress of a pandemic, it provides compassionate, constructive guidance to help you recover from setbacks and emerge stronger than before.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionLife can often feel overwhelming, filled with endless setbacks and challenges that seem to knock you down at every turn. Like a relentless wave, reality can slap you with pain and hardship, leaving you reeling and searching for ways to cope. The Reality Slap by Dr Russ Harris is a deeply insightful guide designed to help you navigate these turbulent waters. Drawing from real-world research, this book provides practical tools and methods to rebuild your life and not just survive, but thrive, after serious setbacks.
Released ten years after the acclaimed first edition, this newly updated version of The Reality Slap offers advanced expertise on effectively dealing with life's most difficult moments. Whether you're grappling with the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or feelings of loneliness and rejection, Dr Russ Harris shows you how to apply Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to manage your pain and cultivate resilience.
Dr Russ Harris, a renowned therapist and author, uses a warm and supportive tone throughout the book, packed with relatable examples and practical exercises. His approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible, guiding you step-by-step through the process of reconnecting with yourself and others. This revised edition also delves deeper into mindfulness practices, offering hands-on advice and compelling case studies that underline the book’s teachings.
Written to be clear and easily digestible, The Reality Slap ensures that you can start implementing its strategies immediately, regardless of your background or previous experience with psychological tools. Harris's compassionate guidance helps you tackle emotions that may arise from setbacks, nurturing your ability to heal and grow stronger.
If you're feeling lost and unsure of where to turn, The Reality Slap is your essential companion for finding happiness and fulfilment. This transformative book offers a beacon of hope, showing you how to move forward from pain and emerge more resilient than ever. Discover the power within you to change your life for the better with the wisdom contained in this empowering guide.
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The Reality Slap is highly recommended for its ability to guide and support readers through their pain, reignite hope, and help them discover new directions in life. It is praised for providing practical advice on living more comfortably amidst life's challenges, rather than simply promoting positive thinking.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781925820911
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 November 2020
Country: Australia
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Illustration: Bibliography; Index
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 151.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 248
About the Author
Dr Russ Harris is a medical practitioner, psychotherapist, psychologist, and bestselling author of The Happiness Trap, which has now been translated into 22 languages. Russ is one of the world’s leading authorities on ACT and has written several books on the topic. He lives in Melbourne.
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