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From Page to Practice: A Therapy-Informed Book Series in Louisville
A good book can introduce a useful idea. Practicing that idea when life gets complicated is where things become interesting.
From Page to Practice is an educational book series at River City OCD Clinic in Louisville, facilitated by Jessica Dowell, LPA. Through guided discussion, reflection, and practical exercises, participants explore psychological concepts and ways to apply them in everyday life.
Next Series Planned for January 2027
Our latest series has concluded, and we’re taking a holiday break. Back by popular demand, The Anxious Perfectionist by Ong & Twohig will be our next selection, followed by The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris.
Put What You Read Into Practice
Reading about anxiety, perfectionism, or psychological flexibility can help you recognize familiar patterns. Applying what you’ve read takes practice.
Each rotation of From Page to Practice centers on a selected book, with opportunities to discuss its ideas, consider different perspectives, and try exercises between meetings.
Topics may include noticing self-critical thoughts, responding more flexibly to uncomfortable feelings, loosening rigid expectations, and choosing actions guided by your values.
You don’t need to master every concept, or highlight so much of the book that the entire thing turns yellow. The aim is to find useful ideas and explore what they look like in your own life.
Next Series & Meeting Details
Status: On holiday break; next series planned for January 2027
Next book: The Anxious Perfectionist by Ong & Twohig
Following selection: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris; dates to be announced
Facilitator: Jessica Dowell, LPA
Participants: Adults ages 18+
Location: River City OCD Clinic, 4010 Dupont Circle, Suite 600, Louisville, KY 40207
Meeting schedule and exact start date: To be announced before enrollment.
Fees: Fee details will be provided before enrollment.
Format: An educational workshop featuring guided reading, discussion, reflection, and practical exercises.
Contact us to express interest or ask about the next rotation. Expressing interest does not reserve a place or commit you to participating.
Upcoming Books
Returning January 2027: The Anxious Perfectionist
Back by popular demand, The Anxious Perfectionist by Ong & Twohig will return as our next featured book.
The series will explore how perfectionism, self-criticism, and rigid expectations can affect everyday choices, and ways to respond with greater flexibility. Discussion and exercises will help participants connect the reading with experiences such as over-preparing, putting things off, struggling to stop, or waiting until something feels good enough.
The exact start date and meeting schedule will be announced before enrollment.
Planned Next: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
Following The Anxious Perfectionist, we plan to read The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris.
This ACT-based book explores the struggle to control difficult thoughts and feelings, along with ways to make room for those experiences and build a life guided by values.
Dates and participation details for this rotation will be announced later.
What Meetings Will Look Like
Meetings combine guided discussion, reflection, and exercises connected to the selected reading. Participants can ask questions, share perspectives, and consider how the material applies to ordinary challenges.
Reading prompts help guide preparation and conversation. Between meetings, participants are encouraged to experiment with useful ideas in daily life and reflect on what they notice.
The emphasis is on curiosity and practice. You don’t need to agree with every passage, understand every concept immediately, or have a polished answer ready for each question.
Jessica will facilitate discussion and help keep the conversation connected to the book and the workshop’s educational purpose.
Who Is This Series For?
From Page to Practice may appeal to adults interested in:
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Understanding anxiety, perfectionism, and self-criticism.
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Exploring mindfulness, acceptance, and psychological flexibility.
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Connecting personal values with everyday actions.
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Learning through reading, discussion, and practical exercises.
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Hearing different perspectives in a facilitated setting.
You don’t need prior familiarity with ACT or the featured book to express interest. Contact us if you have questions about the format or participation expectations.
An Educational Workshop, Not Psychotherapy
From Page to Practice is a psychoeducational workshop, not a psychotherapy group. Participation does not establish a therapist–patient relationship or replace mental health treatment.
The workshop provides opportunities to learn, discuss selected readings, reflect, and practice applying psychological concepts. Jessica’s role within the workshop is to facilitate that educational experience; meetings do not include diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, or psychotherapy.
If you’re looking for clinical treatment, you can explore our individual psychotherapy services or contact us about appropriate options.
Previous Books & Discussion Resources
Our first two completed rotations featured The Anxious Perfectionist, followed by Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life.
Materials listed here belong to each completed series. Their dates do not indicate upcoming meetings.
The Anxious Perfectionist by Ong & Twohig
Our first rotation explored perfectionism and ways to respond more flexibly to high standards, self-criticism, and anxiety.
Downloadable discussion questions were not provided for that rotation. Questions for the upcoming January 2027 series will be added here as they become available.
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Steven Hayes
Our second rotation explored ACT concepts including acceptance, cognitive defusion, mindfulness, willingness, and values-based action.
Previous Series Discussion Questions
Acknowledging how labels and self-narratives shape our lives, taking thoughts as literal truths, and formal practice of mindfulness being critical to staying present
The harmful effects of chronic unwillingness to have discomfort, how to actively engage in self-acceptance and openness, and letting go of internal struggle
Interested in the Next Series?
The Anxious Perfectionist returns in January 2027, with The Happiness Trap planned afterward.
Use our Contact page and mention From Page to Practice to express interest, share your scheduling preferences, or ask about participation. We’ll provide confirmed dates, fees, and enrollment details when available.