Kashdan, T.B. & Ciarrochi, J. (2012). Cultivating Well-Being: Treatment Innovations in Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Beyond. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.: Oakland, CA.

This book focuses on the most innovative, effective ways of advancing the applications of science to real-world problems and opportunities. Great inroads have been made to understanding and improving the human condition separately by positive psychology researchers and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). At the core of ACT, therapists help people make inroads toward meaningful pursuits with a mental state of awareness, openness, and commitment. Our primary purpose is to introduce readers to cutting edge theory and research on positive psychology and the ACT, and the practical applications to nearly every imaginable human endeavour. Examples include: applications to psychological health, including depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma; applications to physical health, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity; enabling peak performance in the fields of business, sports, and arts; building mindful, compassionate social relationships (and reducing prejudice, aggression, and violence); healthy parenting; and healthy schooling. With chapter written by leading scientists and practitioners, this book will offer concrete, take-away points and strategies that can be used in research, consultation, and clinical settings. Each author will introduce at least one concrete exercise that derives directly from the theoretical framework and existing research on the specific topic being explored. Thus, this book will be relevant to scientists, allied health professionals, and anyone interested in understanding and improving the welfare of people, couples, and communities.