New Years is a common time to make resolutions and set goals for the new year. But before setting goals for ourselves, it can be helpful to get clear about what our values are. In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, identifying values means identifying what is it that is most important in your life. It means getting clear about what really matters, what you want to stand for in …
Anxiety: A Trick Your Brain May Be Playing On You
As a therapist, I see a lot of people with problems with anxiety. I’ve seen people with phobias, like heights or flying or mice. I’ve seen people with panic attacks, where seemingly out of nowhere they unexpectedly experience intense anxiety and are terrified that they’re having a heart attack or stroke or are going to faint. And I’ve seen people who are so worried about …
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Dealing With Difficult Emotions
Its easy to be overwhelmed by the difficult experiences life throws at us and by the strong, uncomfortable or scary emotions that accompany difficult experiences. For example illness, loss, having experiences we don’t want, or not getting something we want can make us frightened, depressed or anxious. Sometimes strong emotions can seem overwhelming. And sometimes we may turn to …