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Book Synopsis''Discover the wisdom within The Tree That Bends, a compelling exploration of embracing difficult emotions and acting in ways that are deeply meaningful'' - Dr. Todd B. Kashdan, Professor of Psychology and author of The Upside of Your Dark Side and The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively
Modern life urges us to push relentlessly for what looks like success and to be resolute in avoiding anything less. But at what cost? Burnout and disillusionment are on the rise.
What if there is another way? One that allows us to both do well and feel well; an approach that transforms our striving into thriving?
For clinical psychologist Ross White, a Tanzanian proverb - ''The wind does not break the tree that bends'' signals the solution. During more than fifteen years as an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he has supported countless high-performance clients to develop their psychological flexi