Living Your Life with Cancer through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Flying over Thunderstorms

This self-help book for people affected by cancer, their loved ones, and friends focuses on self-care when life hurts. It explores the impact of cancer and explains why the usual ways of coping may leave people stuck. It combines evidence-based practice with the experiences of people living with cancer and illustrates skills such as mindfulness and the development of acceptance to help people participate in a fuller life and gain a greater sense of well-being. It is also important reading for psychological therapists working in oncology.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 114 pages
\n Publication date: 22 June 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This invaluable self-help book is specifically designed for individuals who are dealing with cancer, as well as their loved ones and friends. It provides valuable guidance on self-care during challenging times. The book delves into the profound impact of cancer and highlights why conventional coping strategies may leave people feeling stuck.

As the first book of its kind to adopt a scientifically based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach, it empowers individuals to navigate through painful thoughts and emotions, while rebuilding a meaningful life amidst cancer. With a strong emphasis on value-based living, the book showcases practical skills such as mindfulness and the cultivation of acceptance to empower people affected by cancer to engage in a fuller life and experience greater well-being.

Throughout the book, evidence-based practices are intertwined with the personal experiences of individuals living with cancer, through numerous quotations and engaging 'thought exercises. These exercises encourage readers to reflect on their experiences and cultivate self-awareness.

Living Your Life with Cancer through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offers a compassionate and empowering framework for individuals facing the uncertainties of cancer. It empowers them to embrace self-compassion, show kindness to themselves, and remain true to their authentic selves, regardless of the challenges they may encounter. Moreover, this book is of significant importance for psychological therapists working in the field of oncology. By integrating ACT principles, therapists can provide holistic support to their clients, helping them navigate the emotional and psychological toll of cancer.

In conclusion, this self-help book is a valuable resource for anyone touched by cancer, offering practical guidance and support on self-care, coping strategies, and finding meaning and well-being in the face of adversity.

\n Weight: 432g\n
Dimension: 208 x 295 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367549244\n \n