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Self-Criticism

A Daily Workout for Nagging Self-Criticism

Self-Criticism Lots of us hit the gym in January to get fit – but should we also be exercising our minds in preparation for tough times? A daily “self-talk workout” might be just as beneficial as squats and push-ups, says Seattle University psychology professor Rachel Turow. By practicing simple self-compassion exercises each day – such

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Emotionally Focused Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory

Emotionally Focused Therapy What is Emotionally focused therapy (EFB)? Dr. Sue Johnson is the founder of  EFB, she joins Dr. Rick Hanson to explore how insights from attachment theory can transform relationships.  They discuss how attachment theory provides a map for understanding relationships, the challenges of making skills learned in therapy stick, and the role

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Defusing anxious thoughts

Defusing Anxious Thoughts

Defusing Anxious Thoughts Some strategies for defusing anxious thoughts. Join Kelli and guests Paulie Siegel and Victoria Aron, two licensed therapists and hosts of Shit Talking Shrinks, as they discuss strategies for working through anxious thoughts in the context of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Further Material and Information Links: Defusing Anxious Thoughts Gameplay and

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Living with ADHD

Living with ADHD

Living with ADHD S2 EP #6: Timothy Denevi grew up with ADHD and was among the first generation of boys prescribed medication for this disorder in the 1980s.  Upon having an adverse reaction to the medication he was prescribed for ADHD, as a child he began the  journey to finding the right treatment. As an adult,

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A Meditation for People who Cannot Sit Still

A Meditation for People who Cannot Sit Still

A Meditation for People who Cannot Sit Still Dawn Mauricio discovered the practices of Buddhist meditation in 2005, and from then on, did what any well-intentioned perfectionist would do — plunge in head first! Since then, she’s graduated from several teaching programs, including Spirit Rock’s four-year Teacher Training. Her teaching style is playful, dynamic, and

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