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The ACT Guide to Living Fully No Matter What Life Throws at You

Gijs Jansen
Foreword by Steven C. Hayes

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November 26, 2026
ISBN 9781462564576
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186 Pages
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October 19, 2026
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186 Pages
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October 29, 2026
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It's impossible to avoid pain in life—but why not add joy? For anyone interested in living more fully and freely, Gijs Jansen distills the essence of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in this compassionate, witty guide. Practical tools, relatable stories, and clear exercises teach readers proven ways to handle painful emotions and loosen the grip of self-criticism, avoidance, and fear. Dr. Jansen provides an accessible introduction to ACT through a three-step approach that integrates head, body, and heart. He blazes a path to identifying and working toward deeply felt personal goals, from overcoming anxiety and stress to healing old wounds and building stronger relationships. Readers learn doable strategies to actively pursue what they value and keep honing their vision of the life they want.

Table of Contents

Foreword: What Makes All the Difference, Steven C. Hayes

Introduction

I. Head

1. Why Are You Reading This Book?

2. Avoidance and Control

3. The Power of Language

II. Body

4. Acceptance

5. Mindfulness

III. Heart

6. The Self

7. Values

8. Committed Action

9. Dancing with ACT

10. My Personal Wish for You

That’s a Wrap!

Index

About the Author

Gijs Jansen, PsyD, is a psychologist, author, and internationally recognized trainer in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Dr. Jansen has trained thousands of mental health professionals and worked with clients from all walks of life. A former faculty member at Radboud University Nijmegen, he has contributed extensively to the development of ACT in the Netherlands.

Audience

Readers interested in personal development; also of interest to mental health professionals.