The Reality Slap How to Find Fulfilment when Life Hurts

<p>The 'reality slap' takes many different forms. Sometimes it is so violent it's more like a punch: the death of a loved one, a serious illness, a major injury, a freak accident, a shocking crime, a disabled child, the loss of a job; bankruptcy, betrayal fire, flood, divorce or disaster. Sometimes it's a little gentler: eny, loneliness, resentment, failure, disappointment or rejection. But whatever form it takes, one thing's for sure: it hurts! And most of us don;t deal with the pain very well. </p> <p>This book is based on a scientifically proven mindfulness-based approach called 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy' (ACT). Within these pages, you will learn how to cope effectively when life hurts: not just how to survive, but how to thrive. Using the proven principles of ACT, you'll discover how to:</p> <ul> <li>find peace in the midst of your pain</li> <li>find calm in the midst of your chaos</li> <li>anchor yourself in the midst of emotional storms</li> <li>increase your sense of connection with yourself and others</li> <li>use your painful emotions to cultivate wisdom and compassion</li> <li>find fulfilment even when you can't get what you want</li> <li>heal your wounds, and come through stronger than before.</li> </ul> <p>DR RUSS HARRIS is a medical practitioner, psychotherapist, and bestselling author of <i>The Happiness Trap</i>, which has now been translated into 22 languages. He is one of the world's leading authorities in ACT, and regularly travels all over Australia and internationally to train a wide variety of professionals in the approach. His other books include <i>The Confidence Gap</i>, <i>ACT With Love, ACT Made Simple,</i> and the fictional novel <i>Stand Up Strummer</i>. </p>