Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal problems, Parent series: general parenting
When you first imagined being a parent, you probably imagined fun times, shared memories of meaningful connections, and perfect family meals together. It is unlikely you imagined the often-painful realities of parenting a teen that struggles with emotion...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal problems, Parent series: general parenting
What do you do if you find out your teen has tried alcohol? This can be a difficult and concerning time for parents. However, there is a difference between typical adolescent experimentation with alcohol, versus alcohol abuse. To be clear – any alcohol use is illegal...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal problems, Mindfulness, Parent series: general parenting
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Regulation
In our last of the recaps, we thank Dr. Z for sharing her knowledge to advance the field and help those dealing with anxiety or emotion dysregulation. ACT for Emotion Dysregulation Problems (Borderline Personality Disorder) In a presentation targeted towards...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Anxiety
We continue to hear about Dr. Z’s great work at the World Conference over the past week. The Treatment of Anxiety Disorders: Where are we succeeding and where are we falling short? In this panel, Dr. Z spoke to her evidence-based knowledge of how anxiety...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavior change, Values
Dr. Zurita Ona recently was in Seville for the ACBS Annual World Conference. Here, we recap one of her presentations: It’s Not My Fault, It’s Not His Fault: ACT 101 for Parents of Emotionally Dysregulated Teens. This presentation helped parents break the...
