You Can Run Away, But You Can Never Hide From Yourself: An ACT Therapy Perspective In life, we often find ourselves trying to escape from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Whether it’s through procrastination, repression, addiction, or self-flagellation, these strategies are like hopelessly trying to outrun our own shadow. No matter how fast we run, our [...]
Five Questions to Conquer Your Fear Fear is a universal experience that can prevent us from living our lives to the fullest. By asking ourselves five pivotal questions, we can begin to understand and manage our fears more effectively. These questions help us uncover the deeper reasons behind our fears, see them for what they [...]
Recharging Your Life: Managing Energy with ACT and CBT The Weight of Low Energy When depression, anxiety, or ADHD looms, it can feel like your internal battery is perpetually low. You might experience a deep sense of fatigue, as if every task requires more effort than you can muster. It’s a heaviness that lingers, making [...]
Tailoring ACT to Individual Clients: A Flexible Approach Introduction Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a powerful tool for promoting psychological flexibility. Rather than adhering to rigid protocols, ACT therapists tailor their approach to meet the unique needs of each client. In this blog post, we’ll explore three essential principles for tailoring ACT to individual [...]
Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurotypicality Let’s dive into the world of neurodivergence, explore the differences between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, and understand how therapy can support both. What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent? Neurodivergence refers to the condition of having a brain that functions differently from what society considers “normal” or “typical.” It encompasses a [...]
How CBT and ACT Therapy Can Help, Even When You Doubt It If you're reading this, you might be someone who has tried different methods to improve your life, only to feel let down each time. Maybe you've even thought, "Therapy won't work for me," or "I'm the exception." These feelings are completely valid and [...]
Flexible Perspective Taking: A Path to Self-Compassion and Effective Action In the hustle and bustle of our lives, we often find ourselves caught up in our thoughts and emotions. We react impulsively, driven by old patterns and judgments. But what if there was a way to step back, see things from a different angle, and [...]
Breaking Free: Understanding Our Recurrent Thought Patterns In the intricate landscape of our minds, we all harbor recurrent patterns of thought and emotion. These patterns, often deemed 'problematic', have a knack for dominating our actions and steering us away from behaviors aligned with our values. They weave themselves around key themes like abandonment, rejection, failure, [...]
Introduction Imagine waking up after a restless night—the world feels like a foggy kaleidoscope, and your brain is running on low battery. Sound familiar? Well, let’s dive into the science behind this groggy mental state and explore how blood sugar plays a starring role. Why Does Blood Glucose Rise After Poor Sleep? When you skimp [...]
As a seasoned cognitive-behavioral therapist, I often find myself asked how I handle challenging thoughts and emotions. You might expect that after dedicating years to helping others, I'd be a picture of mental fortitude, effortlessly surmounting life's obstacles. However, the truth is far from that perception. Despite my expertise, I still grapple with my inner [...]
