Living with your body and other things you hate : how to let go of your struggle with body image using acceptance and commitment therapy / Emily K. Sandoz, PhD, Troy DuFrene.
Publication Info.
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2013]
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-172).
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Print version record.
Contents
Part 1:; Introduction: An Invitation; 1; Your Body Image; 2; Letting Go of the Struggle; Part 2; Four Opportunities for Change; 3; Right Here, Right Now: Being Present; 4; More than Words: Seeing Beyond Your Thoughts; 5; Opening Up: Accepting the Unacceptable; 6; Your Body, Your Self: Getting to Know You; 7; You Get to Pick: Choosing Direction; 8; Reaching Out: Making Use of Other Resources; Conclusion; A Final Invitation; References.
Summary
Are you comfortable with the skin you're in? If not, you aren't alone. Most people are dissatisfied with some aspect of their physical appearance, but if your unhappiness with your looks starts to take over your life, it's time to make a change. This book applies powerful acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) principles to help you accept both your body and negative thoughts, and discover new feelings of validity beyond your reflection in the mirror.