ACTwithLove-TheHappinessTrap.PDF

“Warm, engaging, and infinitely valuable, Dr. Harris has written the ideal book for couples who are seeking to strengthen their relationships and grow intimacy. Harris’s ACT with Love takes acceptance and commit- ment therapy into the realm of couplehood in a kind, thoughtful, and realistic way. Share it with couples everywhere and use it in your own relationship. I plan to!” —Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D., author of The Mindful Couple “Not since Masters and Johnson on Sex and Human Loving has there been such a powerful, practical, and inspiring book written about love and rela- tionships. Russ Harris really is a genius with words as well as an expert ACT clinician. With these qualities he succeeds in weaving together a path to successful relationships. Dont miss this book!” —JoAnne Dahl, Ph.D., associate psychology professor at the University of Uppsala in Sweden “Reading and following this book may well be the most precious gift you ever give not only to your partner, but also to yourself. I highly rec- ommended it to those who wish to revitalize a floundering relationship as well as those who want to make a good relationship even better.” — Robert D. Zettle, Ph.D., associate psychology professor at Wichita State University and author of ACT for Depression “If you want to be the best mate you can be in your relationship, this book will help. If both you and your mate want to have the best rela- tionship you can have, this book will help that, too!” —Hank Robb, Ph.D., ABPP ACT with love stop struggling, reconcile differences, and strengthen your relationship with acceptance and commitment therapy RUSS HARRIS, MD New Harbinger Publications, Inc. introduction: i