Dr. Russ Harris - Ha beüt a reality

If we take this wise book in our hands at such moments, it not only gives peace of mind, but does much more than that: it creates a stable foundation, guides and helps in development. It helps us understand the message that pain conveys to us. The book, consisting of three larger units, is based on the approach of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). With its help, we can deal with misfortunes, losses and crises much more effectively:

- Regrouping teaches you how to "pull yourself together" after a tragedy or crisis.
- Rebuilding shows how to rebuild your life, with small steps, one after the other.
- Recharging describes how to regain your momentum and vitality, and how to appreciate what life still has to offer.

Reality hits everyone sooner or later. Loss, illness, betrayal or other misfortunes come unexpectedly and shake our lives to the core. Most of us handle these difficulties extremely poorly. We are overwhelmed by painful thoughts, feelings, memories and physical reactions. All of these behaviors are completely normal, but they usually make the situation more difficult. We all know that we have no control over what happened in the past, nor what will happen in the future. There is no magical way to instantly eliminate painful feelings or thoughts. But we have an impact on what we do - here and now. This is where we should focus our energy and attention as a first step. This is the first step to surviving the adversities of reality: regaining control over our actions.

Enduring pain is not easy - accepting it is much more difficult. To value and appreciate
and the greatest challenge. But it's possible.

Dr. Russ Harris is a physician and psychotherapist and a leading authority on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The author of several books, his book The Happiness Trap has sold over a million copies worldwide.