Growth comes when we know how to adapt, instead of fighting change
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Manage uncertainty, break unhealthy behaviour patterns, and reduce overwhelm when things start to feel out of control.
Meet Louise
Clinical psychologist, academic, author, educator, trainer and speaker
I divide my time between writing, training, and clinical work using acceptance, mindfulness, and positive psychology approaches. I have trained more than 12,000 professionals worldwide in DNA-V and ACT for young people and adults. I use effective, science-based processes that help people grow stronger and build deeper relationships.
Louise Hayes, author
Louise is co-author of the best-selling books – What Makes You Stronger, Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens, The Thriving Adolescent, and Your Life Your Way.
Change happens – with this book for adults, you can discover how to face it and grow stronger in the process.
Click here to receive a preview chapter of What Makes You Stronger!
A teen workbook for managing life’s stressors (for helpers too).
Click here to receive a preview chapter of Your Life Your Way!
A teen workbook that teaches skills for coping with thoughts and feelings (for helpers too).
Click here to receive a preview chapter of The Thriving Adolescent!
The seminal text on DNA-v for professionals.
Click here to receive a preview chapter of Get Out Of Your Mind & Into Your Life For Teens
ACT and DNA-V
Louise has been involved with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for 20 years. In 2015, Louise and co-author Joseph Ciarrochi developed DNA-V – a framework that focuses on growth and development in adolescents and adults.
DNA-V is an evidence-based framework that promotes psychologicalstrength, values consistent living, daily vitality, and motivationtoward life goals. It is designed to help people cope with stress andbuild meaningful change.
Louise’s Mindful Adventures
Mindful Adventures is a transformative program designed exclusively for professionals seeking personal growth. Embark on a remarkable
expedition through the majestic Himalayas, where every step you take
becomes a life-altering journey.
As part of this mission, we created The Pearl Lotus Fund, a non-profit
organisation dedicated to providing educational opportunities and
essential resources to children in remote communities of Nepal.
Join us for a profound journey of personal growth and impactful change.
What leaders in ACT say about Louise’s work
“DNA-V is one of the most important innovations in ACT in the last several years and is arguably THE most important in work with adolescents. Louise Hayes is a master of that model and there is no one on the planet who is better at explaining it, and teaching and modelling the skills needed to use it. Louise is a worldwide treasure. I can highly recommend her training and if you attend one of them I predict you will soon feel the same way.”
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