One of the super cool concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about being “willing” to feel whatever you are feeling right now. This might mean being willing to feel, for example: – panicky – embarrassed – a sense of longing – suicidal* – or, whatever you are feeling right now. Try to name [...]

Today’s culture is far more informal than in other times in history but perhaps we’re missing out on some of the benefits of formal ritual celebrations? An idea I like for families or individuals is to create your own calendar of ‘annual holidays’ for the Church of You (or you and Your Family). Pick exactly [...]

Here’s a tool you might like to try for starting to understand yourself a bit better. Its a 205 item psychological questionnaire. You’ll need to print it! http://www.schematherapy.com/id53.htm Its best that you complete the test at this point and then read the rest of these instructions. If you’re unsure what number to circle for a [...]