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Ep. 215 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: how to handle unruly thoughts and feelings

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Even though our thoughts are mental events, not facts, we may find them overwhelming. Clinical psychologist Dr Colinda Linde explains how ACT teaches us psychological flexibility, including unhooking ourselves from self-criticism and riding out discomfort or anxiety. She discusses the 6 core processes involved in ACT, and committing to actions that serve our values.
24 Jun English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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