FACE YOUR FEELINGS, FIND YOUR POWER

About this episode

The episode explores avoiding difficult emotions through the ACT Choice Point model and emphasizes recognizing choice points and core values for courageous action.

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" In this episode, we dive deep into the specific challenge of avoiding difficult emotions using the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Choice Point model. Building on our previous discussion of avoidance coping strategies, we explore how to recognize when we're at a choice point, learn practical skills for staying present with discomfort, and discover how our core values can guide us toward courageous action. Resources & References Recommended Re...

People in this episode

Hosts: Karen Lee Lynskey, Christina Caro

Topics covered

• emotional awareness
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• coping strategies
• core values
• courageous action

Keywords

• emotions
• ACT
• avoidance coping
• discomfort
• core values
• courageous action

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

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