Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology; The Seven Foundations of Well-Being 1st Edition

For years, people have wondered if there's a key ingredient to living a fulfilling and joyful life. Scientists and psychologists have been exploring the strengths and virtues that help individuals and communities thrive. The field of positive psychology was built on the idea that people seek meaningful and fulfilling lives, aiming to cultivate their best qualities and enrich their experiences in love, work, and play. Meanwhile, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)—a mindfulness-based, values-oriented approach to behavioral therapy—has focused on helping people reach their full human potential. Although ACT has similarities with Buddhism, it is not religious.

Developed just years apart, both ACT and positive psychology promote human flourishing and share common themes, especially around goal-setting, psychological strengths, mindfulness, and clarifying what truly matters—our values and the pursuit of meaning in life. Yet, despite their similarities, these two therapeutic approaches are rarely considered together. What if combining them could lead to faster, deeper, and more lasting improvements in people's lives?

Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology is the first professional book to successfully integrate key elements of ACT and positive psychology to foster healthy functioning in clients. Edited by leading experts in the field, it introduces "the seven foundations of well-being," providing concrete strategies for professionals to apply in their work. The book explores how ACT, mindfulness therapies, and positive psychology can be used across various settings, including prisons, corporate environments, schools, and with parents.

With contributions from ACT founder Steven C. Hayes and other renowned experts like Robyn Walser, Kristin Neff, Dennis Tirch, Ian Stewart, Louise McHugh, Lance M. McCracken, Acacia Parks, and Robert Biswas-Diener, this book offers cutting-edge research, theory, and practical applications valuable to mental health professionals, researchers, advanced students, and anyone interested in ACT or positive psychology.