Category: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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More Like Water, Less Like Wood
Psychological flexibility, or the ability to adapt during life’s challenges, is crucial in maintaining mental wellness. It decreases anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, while enhancing resiliency. The article compares being psychologically inflexible to a “mighty oak” that breaks in severe storms, while flexibility is likened to an “ocean,” which manages…
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The Act of Acceptance
The article discusses the importance of acceptance for mental well-being. The process involves acknowledging the issue, accepting it, and letting go. The author compares life to a strong tide and suggests that acceptance is the best way to navigate through challenges, emphasizing the significance of experiencing emotions fully rather than…
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