Tag Archives: ACT

Taking Fear for a Ride

Ever get “Uncomfortable” feelings when you try to do something new or try to follow our values? Of course you do! We all do. For me, it makes sense to view these feelings as monsters. Typically, for me, most of them aren’t something…

What’s so Wrong with Avoiding?

I remember being a young child and saying something to the effect of “It hurts when I do this.”  And my parent responded “Then don’t do that.”  Am I the only one?  Surely I’m not. In fact, I know I’m not.  Now, I…

The Art of Holding Space

Not that long ago I was speaking with a friend who asked exactly what I did as a therapist. My response was this, “I create spaces within myself to hold things no human should have to so that those who have lived through…

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