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...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavior change, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness
What is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania is a disorder where people engage in repetitive hair pulling. People may pull hair from any number of body areas including the head (most common), eyebrows, arms, etc. Perhaps you recognize this pattern: stroking or playing...
Behavior change, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Values
In 1988, Nike started the campaign, “Just Do It” which is ultimately the worst advice for those of us who tend to procrastinate. Procrastination is delaying action that usually involves uncomfortable feelings such as stress, guilt or criticizing thoughts, negative...
