Fear of criticism is a common fear that affects many people, but it can also be a major roadblock to growth and new experiences. This blog post, written by Sehar Palla, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores some of the powerful reframes that helped shift her perspective on criticism.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Beginners
Acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT, helps individuals create a rich, full, and meaningful life, while accepting the pain that inevitably accompanies it. Through the utilization of mindfulness techniques and goal-directed or values-based behavior, clients can learn to reduce the influence and impact of painful thoughts and feelings and take steps that enrich their quality of life rather than diminish it.
In her latest post on the Space Between Counseling Services Blog, Emily Rose Barr, LGPC, helps readers to explore what often leads us to feel stuck; the six core therapeutic processes of ACT; who ACT is most helpful for; and how you can begin implementing strategies from ACT in your own life.