If nothing changes, nothing changes.
Supplemental Treatment Resources
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Mindfulness
The two most important things to know about starting a mindfulness practice:
1 - There is no wrong way to do it
2 - The only way to do mindfulness is to just do it
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Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion in it’s simplest form is first identifying we are having a hard time, acknowledging that at some point during our life all people experience difficulty, and then offering yourself kindness during your current struggles.
Self-compassion is the antidote to shame, and shame is what keeps most of us stuck. If you’re struggling with a negative internal monologue, self-compassion is a great place to start.
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
“Just as I accept myself as I am, then I change” - Carl Rogers
Many people are familiar with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, which has been a popular treatment approach for many years. I’m well-versed in CBT and can implement this approach when appropriate. I’ve found that many people who experience anxiety, difficulties related to past trauma, and perfectionism tend to respond better to ACT. It incorporates self-compassion and mindfulness work, and you can learn more about that in the other sections. This page provides general ACT information as well as defusion skills practice.