Ep 55 – Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast
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Embracing Vulnerability and Self-Compassion
The chapter explores the acceptance of past pain, inviting vulnerability and connection while acknowledging the younger self's experience with compassion and understanding. It delves into a poignant moment where childhood memories are revisited, highlighting the impact of unwanted reality on carefree play. Through a compassionate lens, the discussion emphasizes recognizing past pain, validating feelings, and embracing personal growth with self-acceptance and courage.
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As a licensed psychologist, she maintains an international training, consulting and therapy practice. Dr. Walser is an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has co-authored 7 books on ACT including a book on learning ACT. She has most recently written a book entitled: The Heart of ACT- Developing a flexible, process-based, and client-centered practice using acceptance and commitment therapy. Dr. Walser has expertise in traumatic stress, depression and substance abuse and has authored a number of articles, chapters and books on these topics. She has been doing ACT workshops since 1997; training in multiple formats and for multiple client problems. Dr. Walser has been described as a “passionate, creative, and bold ACT trainer and therapist” and she is best known for her dynamic, warm and challenging ACT trainings. She is often referred to as a clinician’s clinician. Her workshops feature a combination of lecture and experiential exercises designed to provide a unique learning opportunity in this state-of-the-art intervention.
