Break Free

“Ms. Peterson has described a current and powerful theory and masterfully used its concepts to create a workbook that someone can easily utilize to enhance their lives. As you move through each chapter, you’ll come to understand that that not only are you okay as a person, but also that you are a competent, appealing person who is in the process of writing the powerful narrative of your own life! As a person, teacher, and mental health professional, I will definitely use and recommend this book to others without hesitation.”
–Dr. Hande Sensoy-Briddick, PhD, Associate Professor and Coordinator of School Counseling Specialty, South Dakota State University
Finally, a workbook that brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clinicians and clients alike. Readers will appreciate Peterson’s entertaining stories and exercises as she renders ACT accessible, gently walking them into more meaningful lives.
–J. Michael Atwater, PhD, APA-CPP
Tanya Peterson reveals how she has used ACT to better her life after a tragic accident and the lives of her clients. [Her] workbook is simple to understand and easy to implement. This workbook is a highly recommended resource.
–Aleks George Srbinoski, author of Maximum Mental Health and Founder of 2MinuteBrain.com
Tanya Peterson’s impressive account of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), provides practical strategies and exercises for taking mindfulness-based, values-directed behavioral ACT therapeutic processes into your own hands. Its breadth and scope, the variety of resources shared, and the compelling stories will provoke readers to live life with meaning, purpose, and passion, and to ultimately break free from mental captivity with ACT.
–Katelyn Romsa, EdD, Counselor Educator and Supervisor, South Dakota State University

TANYA J. PETERSON, MS, NCC, holds a master of science degree in counseling, is credentialed by the National Board of Certified Counselors, and is a diplomate of the American Institute of Stress (AIS). She’s the author of 10 self-help books and a regular contributor to a variety of mental health websites.

SHAWN VERDIN has worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years. She has helped people rise above challenges and create quality lives over the span of her entire career. Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, and a master’s degree in psychological counseling, Shawn is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). She works as Program Director at her local behavioral health unit.

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