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The Power of Acceptance & Commitment (ACT Therapy) with Dr. Diana Hill (252)

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Dec 3, 2024
Dr. Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist and co-author of the ACT Daily Commitment Therapy Journal, shares her expertise on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She highlights how ACT can transform conflict into connection by focusing on personal values. Diana discusses cognitive diffusion, the family body analogy, and practical journaling techniques to navigate life's challenges. Listeners learn the importance of acceptance in enhancing relationships and how to turn regrets into growth opportunities while fostering a 'yes mind' in conversations.
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INSIGHT

ACT Overview

  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) helps identify what's important to you and how you want to be.
  • It addresses obstacles like thoughts, emotions, and self-doubt when pursuing values.
INSIGHT

Cognitive Diffusion

  • In ACT, thoughts are not battled or challenged, but observed for helpfulness.
  • The practice of cognitive diffusion creates space between oneself and their thoughts.
ADVICE

Accepting Emotions

  • When overwhelmed by emotions, practice acceptance by noticing and making space for them.
  • Visualize dropping ink into a glass versus an ocean to understand emotional space.
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