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How Does Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) Work?
Avoidance. Avoiding memories, emotions, even people. It is an exhausting battle with the self I’ve often noted in my clients while working in clinical settings. [...]
5 Benefits of Compassion Meditation for Wellbeing
Compassion … such an important and powerful emotion. Compassion recognizes the shared human condition of suffering, flaws, and fragility. It involves feelings of kindness for [...]
The Mind–Body Connection: Understanding Their Link
Our ancestors understood the deep and intricate connection between mind and body. More recently, that connection has been neglected and even denied (Levine, 2019). I’ve [...]
What Is Positive CBT? Using Positive Psychology in Therapy
Many people are familiar with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and know that it is an effective form of talk therapy. CBT integrates cognitive restructuring and [...]
Exploring the Science of Aging Happily
In the youth-obsessed West, many of us will have confronted an intriguing paradox around aging. While youth is equated with physical desirability and enthusiasm, middle [...]
35+ Powerful CBT Exercises & Techniques for Therapists
For many clients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been life changing, enhancing their psychological wellness, workplace performance, and relationships (Werson et al., 2022). CBT’s widely [...]
20 Gratitude Exercises & Activities to Boost Wellbeing
Gratitude is more than simply saying thank you. It’s a powerful practice that can boost happiness, improve relationships, and enhance overall wellbeing. Incorporating gratitude exercises [...]
20 Mental Health Activities, Games & Worksheets (& PDF)
Mental health and wellbeing are often the primary concerns of clients seeking a service from helping professionals. To establish trust and healthy boundaries for these [...]
30+ Communication Games & Activities to Improve Social Skills
Throughout my career in psychology and business, I’ve worked with many socially skilled individuals who can navigate even the most difficult conversations. They have mastered [...]
Mihály CsÃkszentmihályi: The Father of Flow
Diving down through 30 meters of water on a single breath felt effortless — I was utterly immersed in the moment. The instructor described freediving [...]