Understanding Mental Health as Psychological Flexibility Mental health is defined as “Psychological Flexibility” by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Promoting Adaptive Thoughts and Behaviours Life will present with difficult challenges, however when you are psychologically flexible, you are able to adapt and react to
ACT THERAPY: TEN QUESTIONS THAT PROMOTE VALUE-GUIDED ACTION
Utilizing ACT Therapy to Promote Value-Guided Action Mental health is defined by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as Psychological Flexibility. Life presents us with difficult challenges, but when you are psychologically flexible, you are able to “bend” and react adaptively to
ACT THERAPY: THOUGHT-WATCHING, SUBJECTIVITY AND VALUE-GUIDED ACTION
Thought-Watching Thought-watching refers to a shift in your mind from “having” a thought, to “noticing that you’re having” a thought, or defusion from thought as described by Steven C. Hayes, the creator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT. The shift
GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER: WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE AND HOW IS IT TREATED?
We all worry or become anxious at times. This is completely normal and serves several functions including to keep us safe and to help motivate us to perform at our best. However if a person finds themselves constantly feeling symptoms of
THAT’S SO OCD: LET’S TALK ABOUT HOW WE TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
The way that people talk about mental health is changing. For a long time, Mental illness was something that was shoved under the carpet, for fear of what effect acknowledging it or sharing thoughts on it, would have. These days,
STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH DEPRESSION
Depression is a very common psychological disorder, with over 1 in 10 individuals gaining a diagnosis in their lifetime. It is characterized by a number of emotional, physical, behavioral and cognitive symptoms and can be experienced during any stage of life. A person who
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION AND WELL-BEING
How we communicate can have any number of effects on our lives. Being assertive is a particularly important communication skill as it allows us to communicate our feelings, thoughts and beliefs in an open and honest manner. Being assertive also
IS MINDFULNESS THE KEY TO TREATING ADOLESCENTS WITH ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD for short is one of the most commonly occurring mental disorders in children and adolescents, with approximately 10% of school age children having a diagnosis. The behavioral disorder is characterised by symptoms including a
HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY EMOTION REGULATION
Emotions are a central component of being human. The joy that we feel when meeting a loved one after a long absence and the sadness that we feel when we say goodbye again, both serve a function and should be
JUST GOOGLE IT…IS GOOGLE AND THE AGE OF THE INTERNET AFFECTING THE WAY THAT WE REMEMBER?
The last number of years has seen a rapid development in the way that we access, review and record information. With the rapid emergence of technology, we are now guided by a constant flow of information at our fingertips. We