The Happiness Trap

Dr Russ Harris talks about the happiness trap. Russ is an international best-selling author of a self-help book titled The Happiness Trap. He is a world expert in acceptance and commitment therapy. Russ started his career as a GP and is now a published author. He also works as a therapist and trainer.

Topics

What is the happiness trap?
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a useful tool for general practice.
Can ACT help patients deal with chronic pain?
How do we get our patients to open up?
Where can we find out more?

Take home messages

Be present.
Open up.
Do what matters.

Resources

eLearning- Focussed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Goodfellow Unit
The Happiness Trap website

Patient Resources

Presenter

Russ Harris

GP and author

To contact Russ Click here.

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