How to manage our emotions using ACT principles
Managing Emotions with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an effective approach for managing emotions, helping individuals develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values. Below are key ACT strategies that can help you manage your emotions: 1. Acceptance Instead of avoiding or fighting negative emotions, ACT encourages acceptance. This involves allowing yourself to feel emotions fully without judgment. How to Practice Acceptance: •Acknowledge your feelings: Instead of suppressing emotions, recognize and label them (e.g., “I am feeling anxious”). •Observe, don’t engage: Imagine you’re watching your […]
The science of EMDR – how does it work?
There are a number of theories that explain how EMDR works. These include the following: 1. Desensitisation and Reprocessing: EMDR appears to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that makes them less disturbing. This is thought to be achieved by connecting the traumatic memory with more adaptive, healthier information, thereby reducing its […]
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