Contents

 

Introduction: The Slap and The Gap

 

PART 1: AFTER THE SLAP

Chapter 1: The Four Steps

Chapter 2: Presence, Purpose and Privilege

 

PART 2: HOLD YOURSELF KINDLY

Chapter 3: A Caring Hand

Chapter 4: Back To The Present

Chapter 5: His Master’s Voice

Chapter 6: Pause The Movie

Chapter 7: Live and Let Go

Chapter 8: The Third Way

Chapter 9: A Curious Look

Chapter 10: Take Off Your Goggles

Chapter 11: The Wisdom of Kindness

 

PART 3: DROP THE ANCHOR

Chapter 12: Anchors Away

Chapter 13: Coming Home

 

PART 4: TAKE A STAND

Chapter 14: What’s My Purpose?

Chapter 15: Purpose and Pain

Chapter 16: What Really Counts?

Chapter 17: The Four Approaches

Chapter 18: Holding Hot Coals

Chapter 19: It’s Never Too Late

 

PART 5: FIND THE TREASURE

Chapter 20: It’s A Privilege

Chapter 21: To Stand and Stare

Chapter 22: Pain Into Poetry

 

Appendix 1: Defusion Techniques and Neutralisation

Appendix 2: Mindfulness of the Breath

Appendix 3: Values Clarification

Appendix 4: Goal Setting

Appendix 5: ABA, RFT and Child Development

Resources

Acknowledgements

Index