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'The Reality Slap' is a book that takes us to the heart of being human, to really help us change from the inside.' -- Professor Paul Gilbert, PhD

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Slap and The Gap

PART 1: AFTER THE SLAP
Chapter 1: The Four Steps
Chapter 2: Presence, Purpose and Privilege

PART 2: HOLD YOURSELF KINDLY
Chapter 3: A Caring Hand
Chapter 4: Back To The Present
Chapter 5: His Master's Voice
Chapter 6: Pause The Movie
Chapter 7: Live and Let Go
Chapter 8: The Third Way
Chapter 9: A Curious Look
Chapter 10: Take Off Your Goggles
Chapter 11: The Wisdom of Kindness

PART 3: DROP THE ANCHOR
Chapter 12: Anchors Away
Chapter 13: Coming Home

PART 4: TAKE A STAND
Chapter 14: What's My Purpose?
Chapter 15: Purpose and Pain
Chapter 16: What Really Counts?
Chapter 17: The Four Approaches
Chapter 18: Holding Hot Coals
Chapter 19: It's Never Too Late

PART 5: FIND THE TREASURE
Chapter 20: It's A Privilege
Chapter 21: To Stand and Stare
Chapter 22: Pain Into Poetry

Appendix 1: Defusion Techniques and Neutralisation
Appendix 2: Mindfulness of the Breath
Appendix 3: Values Clarification
Appendix 4: Goal Setting 
Appendix 5: ABA, RFT and Child Development

Resources
Acknowledgements
Index 

About the Author

Dr Russ Harris is a medical practitioner, psychotherapist, and bestselling author of 'The Happiness Trap', which has now been translated into 22 languages. He is one of the world’s leading authorities in ACT, and regularly travels all over Australia and internationally to train a wide variety of professionals in the approach. His other books include 'The Confidence Gap', 'ACT With Love', 'ACT Made Simple', and the fictional novel 'Stand Up Strummer'.