In one of our groups this week, we were discussing ways to manage thoughts that contribute to misery or Read More
Wrongful Convictions and Radical Acceptance
It seems that nearly every week, a story pops up about someone who was wrongly convicted of a horrible Read More
Emotion regulation and being proactive
Sometimes, the best way to manage emotions is to prepare in advance for situations that might be related to Read More
Empathy and validation
Recently, my sons and I were on a long hike. It was supposed to be a medium sized hike, Read More
More on acting “as if”
This blog follows up on my previous one, where the focus was on “acting as if.” A couple of Read More
Acting “as If”
In the kinds of treatments we use to help people with a variety of emotional difficulties, a lot of Read More
Nature, Emotions, and Well-Being
It seems as though, at least in the Metro Vancouver area, Spring sprung sometime in January. The cherry trees, Read More
Emotions and Communication
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how communication is one of the most important reasons as to why Read More
Dealing with conflict
For many people, one of the most challenging things in life is having to deal with conflict, arguments, and Read More