--- product_id: 112921292 title: "ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" price: "AED 275" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/112921292-act-made-simple-an-easy-to-read-primer-on-acceptance store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy **Price:** AED 275 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - **How much does it cost?** AED 275 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/112921292-act-made-simple-an-easy-to-read-primer-on-acceptance) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Now fully-revised and updated, this second edition of ACT Made Simple includes new information and chapters on self-compassion, flexible perspective taking, working with trauma, and more. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is one of today’s most widely used third-wave behavioral therapies for helping clients build psychological flexibility, get unstuck from painful thoughts and feelings, take meaningful action guided by their values, and create lasting behavior change. But ACT can be difficult to learn from theory alone. Written by renowned ACT trainer Russ Harris, ACT Made Simple makes the ACT model clear, accessible, and immediately usable. Whether you’re new to ACT or looking for a reliable refresher, this essential guide gives you the language, techniques, metaphors, exercises, and tools you need to bring ACT to life in real-world practice. With this fully revised and updated edition, you will: Gain a clear understanding of the ACT hexaflex and six core processes Help clients build psychological flexibility and present-moment awareness Use mindfulness and self-as-context to help clients relate differently to thoughts and feelings Teach cognitive defusion skills to help clients gain distance from painful thoughts Help clients clarify values, make workable choices, and move toward what matter Find new and expanded material on self-compassion, flexible perspective taking, and trauma Discover practical scripts, metaphors, worksheets, and experiential exercises to use in session Adapt ACT for a wide range of clinical applications with confidence, flexibility, and skill Grounded in mindfulness, acceptance, values, and behavior change, ACT Made Simple helps therapists and clinicians move beyond abstract theory and into practical therapeutic conversations. You’ll learn how to help clients stop struggling with their inner experience, recognize what is and isn’t workable, and take meaningful action aligned with the life they want to build. Whether you’re working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, psychosis, borderline personality disorder (BPD), or trauma, ACT Made Simple is the go-to guide to keep within reach. NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: Due to the recent illegal counterfeiting of this book, we cannot guarantee book quality when purchased through third-party sellers. Review: Clear, Practical, and Game-Changing Guide for ACT Therapy - This book absolutely delivers—whether you’re a mental-health professional, coach, or just curious about therapy. It breaks down the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in such an accessible and engaging way that even newcomers will find it understandable and useful. 🔹 Clear and Accessible Writing The author writes with clarity and warmth, cutting through jargon and getting to the heart of what ACT is and how to use it. Every chapter is well-organized, the metaphors are spot-on, and the real-world examples make the theory come alive. 🔹 Packed with Practical Tools & Worksheets What sets this apart is how actionable it is. There are scripts, exercises, metaphors, and downloadable worksheets to use directly with clients or in everyday self-practice. You don’t just learn theory—you learn how to apply it. 🔹 Ideal for Training and Everyday Use Whether you’re leading a session, advising a client, or working on personal growth, this book fits. It covers foundational ACT processes and includes updates on trauma, values work, and self-compassion—all very timely. 🔹 Professional, Yet Engaging It strikes the rare balance of being scholarly enough to be credible and yet readable enough to keep you turning pages. It feels like a toolkit you’ll refer to again and again. ✅ Pros: Excellent clarity and readability Practical, step-by-step application Updated material including new ACT techniques Suitable for both professionals and individuals Strong value for the investment ❌ Cons: None that stood out—this book really does what it promises Overall: If you’re looking for a foundational book on ACT that is both authoritative and easy to use, this is it. High-quality, effective, and durable as a resource—it’s a clear 5-star recommendation. Review: A 'manual to humankind' - in the most approachable, friendly, and helpful way. - Helped me take charge of my own mental growth. It's what I've always imagined psychologists read: a "manual to humankind." I know so much more, now, about the way humans work. About the way I function. And I can use that knowledge to help my counselor help me - and also simply to help myself. It's both technical and approachable - in ways that it's hard to imagine making it more effective, more easy to read. Probably the best introductory textbook on ACT out there. And probably worth reading even if you're familiar with ACT - because he organizes the information and practical lessons so well. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #13,130 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Medical Clinical Psychology #7 in Medical Counseling #12 in Popular Psychology Counseling | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,862 Reviews | ## Images ![ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718qtUaqg3S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear, Practical, and Game-Changing Guide for ACT Therapy *by A***R on November 21, 2025* This book absolutely delivers—whether you’re a mental-health professional, coach, or just curious about therapy. It breaks down the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in such an accessible and engaging way that even newcomers will find it understandable and useful. 🔹 Clear and Accessible Writing The author writes with clarity and warmth, cutting through jargon and getting to the heart of what ACT is and how to use it. Every chapter is well-organized, the metaphors are spot-on, and the real-world examples make the theory come alive. 🔹 Packed with Practical Tools & Worksheets What sets this apart is how actionable it is. There are scripts, exercises, metaphors, and downloadable worksheets to use directly with clients or in everyday self-practice. You don’t just learn theory—you learn how to apply it. 🔹 Ideal for Training and Everyday Use Whether you’re leading a session, advising a client, or working on personal growth, this book fits. It covers foundational ACT processes and includes updates on trauma, values work, and self-compassion—all very timely. 🔹 Professional, Yet Engaging It strikes the rare balance of being scholarly enough to be credible and yet readable enough to keep you turning pages. It feels like a toolkit you’ll refer to again and again. ✅ Pros: Excellent clarity and readability Practical, step-by-step application Updated material including new ACT techniques Suitable for both professionals and individuals Strong value for the investment ❌ Cons: None that stood out—this book really does what it promises Overall: If you’re looking for a foundational book on ACT that is both authoritative and easy to use, this is it. High-quality, effective, and durable as a resource—it’s a clear 5-star recommendation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A 'manual to humankind' - in the most approachable, friendly, and helpful way. *by R***E on May 7, 2025* Helped me take charge of my own mental growth. It's what I've always imagined psychologists read: a "manual to humankind." I know so much more, now, about the way humans work. About the way I function. And I can use that knowledge to help my counselor help me - and also simply to help myself. It's both technical and approachable - in ways that it's hard to imagine making it more effective, more easy to read. Probably the best introductory textbook on ACT out there. And probably worth reading even if you're familiar with ACT - because he organizes the information and practical lessons so well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, as promised *by C***B on February 21, 2026* This book is really helpful for understanding ACT. He writes as if he's teaching therapists, but it's good for self-help too. He has online videos and worksheets to support the book. The voice on the audiobook is well done. I'm thinking about getting the spiral format because I think it would make a good reference. ## Frequently Bought Together - ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (The New Harbinger Made Simple Series) - Trauma-Focused ACT: A Practitioner’s Guide to Working with Mind, Body, and Emotion Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/112921292-act-made-simple-an-easy-to-read-primer-on-acceptance](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/112921292-act-made-simple-an-easy-to-read-primer-on-acceptance) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*