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The OCD Stories

Dr Russ Harris: Rumination, urge surfing, and dropping anchor (#328)

May 8, 2022
55:21

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  • Rumination can be reduced through ACT, urge surfing helps manage difficult thoughts and feelings effectively.

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Russ Harris introduces the new edition of The Happiness Trap

Russ Harris, the author of The Happiness Trap, discusses the process of rewriting the book to include new material, emphasizing how his approach to acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has evolved over the years. The second edition includes more emphasis on addressing difficult mental processes and self-compassion, making it a significantly different reading experience.

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