Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that is action-oriented. It stems from cognitive behavioral therapy, although the two are not the same, and therefore, are not interchangeable. The theory behind ACT is that it is counterproductive to our own internal contentment to try to control painful emotions or psychological experiences, because suppression […]
Using ACT Therapy to Heal from PTSD
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that is action-oriented. It stems from cognitive behavioral therapy, although the two are not the same, and therefore, are not interchangeable. The theory behind ACT is that it is counterproductive to our own internal contentment to try to control painful emotions or psychological experiences, because […]
It’s All a Matter of Perspective: Shift Yours Today
It was a woman’s birthday and her husband came home with a bouquet of flowers, but they weren’t roses. And, while they were a beautiful assortment of bright colors, she wondered why the love of her life hadn’t sprung for her favorite red ones. So, she thanked him, but decided to ask. Her husband replied, […]
Narcissistic Abuse Survival: Narcissistic Victim Syndrome and C-PTSD
Survivors of narcissistic abuse often suffer from Complex PTSD, commonly termed C-PTSD and defined by prolonged, sustained traumatic grief. Symptoms include the manifestations of traditional PTSD at an amplified level, coupled with a subconscious guilt-ridden refusal to reclaim one’s sense of self and inability to enter into healthy, meaningful relationships with others – intimate or otherwise. […]
Healing Through Positive Thinking: Simple Ways to Induce Change
What are some ways in which you can attract positivity into your life? Luckily, there are many. In fact, the possibilities are generally only limited by our own internal inability to invite them in. If we remain open and susceptible to positive changes, they will be naturally drawn to us. Remember the law of attraction…like […]
Getting Away with a Getaway: Temporarily Leaving Your Worries Behind
Sometimes getting away from the day to day is the only cure for the blues. Often, we allow ourselves to get carried away with work and caught up in our daily obligations, and we become so overwhelmed it’s difficult to shake anxious and worrisome feelings. The thought of dropping everything and running may sound appealing […]