Free clinical guide from Dr Russ Harris
What do you do when clients say mindfulness “doesn’t work” or “it’s too hard”? In this practical guide, Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap and ACT Made Simple, explains why clients often misunderstand mindfulness and how to reframe it using key Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concepts.
Learn how to respond with compassion and clarity, helping clients grasp that mindfulness isn’t about relaxation or getting rid of thoughts, but about awareness and acceptance. This guide includes therapist language, metaphors, and exercises to build understanding and engagement.
Inside you’ll learn how to:
Address common misconceptions about mindfulness
Introduce mindfulness as “awareness and acceptance” rather than control
Use ACT metaphors like Hands as Thoughts, Pushing Away Paper, and Dropping Anchor
Help clients practice mindfulness in accessible, non-meditative ways
Learn more with our ACT courses, led by Russ Harris: practical, evidence-based training to help you apply Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with confidence.
