How interesting that you incorporate ACT in your practice, that's really fantastic.
It makes so much intuitive sense once you really get into it, doesn't it? I can see from personal experience that by blocking my natural emotions, I was causing my panic attacks. When I allow for them to 'wash over me' (a term I coined for myself), it is intense at first, but it always ebbs and provides for incredible clarity.
And, yeah... just FEELING things rather than spending all your time trying not to... there's some real sense in that, isn't there?I believe, now more than ever, that we live in a day and age that's stressful at a level not known by humans before. Prior to this our worlds were so much smaller, and our lives were relatively simple in tasks and responsibilities. Today, we're inundated with negative news stories, feel the need to balance 10 tasks each day, and deal with societal pressures that puts a lot on one person. All of this is handled with a 'stiff upper lip' mentality that doesn't allow time for space for normal human emotion
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I am actually trying to find a therapist in my area. I need to find one that would see me for free through a non-profit or the likes right about now, which isn't easy since everyone is out of funding. But this was rather useful for when the time comes.
What's your area? Is there a college anywhere nearby that trains therapists? Those often have a training clinic that offers sliding-scale therapy. Google "sliding scale therapy" and your town and see if you can find anything.
I am in the St. Louis, MO area. I called the United Way yesterday after someone suggested that and no luck. I imagine they have some sliding scale places here, the problem is I can't afford ANYTHING. All my money is my soon to be ex husbands and I really can't ask him to pay for my therapy right now...but hopefully a job will turn up for me soon :)
Wow, thank you for posting this! This is so helpful, you have no idea. I can't even tell you how much more well-equipped I suddenly feel in my search after having read this. Seriously!!! God, for the first time ever, I feel some sort of hope that I'll find someone that can work well with me!
Oh wow...thank you for sharing that. It really means a lot! I'm so glad you found this so helpful!
I'm actually thinking about starting a blog which talks about stuff like this, and about mental health care in general. Stuff you can do outside of therapy, and in therapy to make for the best outcome.
For instance, I recently had to do something difficult with my therapist--tell her that she was doing something that was pushing me away from her. It was an endearing quirk, but one that came across rather insensitive to me (in a way I knew she didn't intend); I knew I had to speak up or else it would have effected the care I was receiving.
I did so and it was received wonderfully. I think there needs to be information on how patients can best cater their care-- psychologists are people too and they do things they don't realize might rub you the wrong way. Communication is the key.
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I love ACT and incorporate it into my practice.
Great post!
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It makes so much intuitive sense once you really get into it, doesn't it? I can see from personal experience that by blocking my natural emotions, I was causing my panic attacks. When I allow for them to 'wash over me' (a term I coined for myself), it is intense at first, but it always ebbs and provides for incredible clarity.
I hope the word on ACT spreads!
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And, yeah... just FEELING things rather than spending all your time trying not to... there's some real sense in that, isn't there?
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And, hiya. :)
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And hey there!
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I'm actually thinking about starting a blog which talks about stuff like this, and about mental health care in general. Stuff you can do outside of therapy, and in therapy to make for the best outcome.
For instance, I recently had to do something difficult with my therapist--tell her that she was doing something that was pushing me away from her. It was an endearing quirk, but one that came across rather insensitive to me (in a way I knew she didn't intend); I knew I had to speak up or else it would have effected the care I was receiving.
I did so and it was received wonderfully. I think there needs to be information on how patients can best cater their care-- psychologists are people too and they do things they don't realize might rub you the wrong way. Communication is the key.
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I like this advice... it's good!
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