Acceptance and commitment therapy : 100 key points and techniques

This thoroughly revised edition explains and demonstrates the range of acceptance, mindfulness, and behaviour change strategies that can be used in the service of helping people increase their psychological flexibility and wellbeing. Divided into three main parts, the book provides the reader with a solid grounding from which to develop their delivery of ACT-consistent interventions. This new edition also includes an update of the research literature and a review of new developments, techniques, and approaches within ACT theory and practice, fortified with a greater appreciation of diversity issues, such as the application of ACT across different groups and cultures.

Thriving in mental Health Nursing

Mental Health Nursing is a rapidly changing and growing area of healthcare that can be challenging and dynamic to work within. This book aims to help Mental Health professionals consider their own skills, their development needs and wellbeing as well as exploring the latest clinical research within the field and what this means for the clients we care for and support. Through the use of discussion, vignettes and activity suggestions, this book aims to improve attitudes and understanding of healthcare professionals throughout their career from first embarking on a training course to being an experienced Mental Health Nurse. The majority of Mental Health Nursing books focus on clinical skills or are condition focussed. Many don't encompass the need to focus on the wellbeing of the Mental Health Professional within the same context. This text will provide a 360 view of what it means to be a Mental Health Nurse and how to be a resilient, positive and proactive professional. Ensuring our own wellbeing and resilience is crucial to providing excellent quality care and so within this book we will look at the key topics from all angles

Radical Listening

In our distracted, divisive world, the transformative power of true listening has never been more essential. Radical Listening is a revolutionary guide to mastering this vital skill from renowned experts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener. Moving beyond simply hearing words, their groundbreaking framework teaches you to actively co-create meaning and connection. Though we spend nearly three hours a day on the receiving end of communication, listening is frequently neglected. We're bombarded by data, digital distractions, and a culture that celebrates talkers over listeners. Radical Listening provides the antidote, equipping you with six core competencies: Noticing; Quieting; Accepting; Acknowledging; Questioning; Interjecting

Minority ethnic voices in healthcare professions : strategies for career empowerment and creating inclusive settings

Filled with powerful and illuminating case studies and interviews, readers are shown a range of minority ethnic perspectives on every rung of the career ladder, from healthcare assistants to CEOs. Dirty politics, discrimination, and barriers to career progression are all discussed within the context of working within a system that has yet to confront its underlying prejudices. Beyond discussing these realities, this book also offers insightful solutions and strategies, not only for minority ethnic staff looking to support their own development, but also for healthcare management and policy makers who are serious about dismantling discriminatory practices. Heena Mahmood offers a thoughtful examination on what can practically be done to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment for healthcare workers and patients.

The internal family systems workbook : a guide to discover your self and heal your parts

The Internal Family Systems Workbook will enhance both self-care and therapeutic application of IFS. Beginner-friendly and accessible, Dr Schwartz presents more than 50 practices, exercises and meditations to help understand the parts that make up your system, extend compassion and healing to each, and uncover your core Self that is the source of your deepest wisdom. You’ll find a variety of exercises to support your own learning style, as well as QR codes that point to guided audio practices to further bolster your journey. IFS has proven to be a revolutionary tool for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, burnout, addiction, disordered eating, relationships, and more. Here is your key to a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing at your own pace.