by peterb | Apr 13, 2026 | Values
Election season is coming again, and if you’re anything like me, you might be burned out on politics. However, when you take a step back, the concept of voting in a democracy is actually something profound. It requires thought, intention, showing up, action, and...
by peterb | Mar 16, 2026 | Acceptance
Have you ever noticed that when you avoid difficult or painful experiences, you’re also quietly narrowing your options in life? It feels like a reasonable trade at the time — step away from the discomfort, feel better in the moment. But there’s a cost...
by peterb | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the state of the world lately, you’re not alone. Constant news cycles, social media, economic uncertainty, and global crises can leave many of us feeling anxious, angry, or helpless. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a...
by peterb | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
In the previous post, we explored how the ACT Matrix can help you relate differently to stress. Once you understand the basic layout of the Matrix, the next step is learning how to use it in real time—especially when life feels messy or overwhelming. It is a great...
by peterb | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Using the ACT Matrix to Navigate Stress Stress has a way of pulling us into survival mode—our thoughts race, our bodies tense, and our focus narrows to what feels threatening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a simple, practical tool for these moments:...
by peterb | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Parenting is one of the most meaningful—and challenging—roles we’ll ever take on. It’s tough raising kids these days, especially in Santa Cruz County. No matter how much we love our kids, moments of overwhelm, frustration, or uncertainty are part of the...
by peterb | Jul 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
How ACT Can Help You Sleep Better If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night, stuck in a spiral of anxious thoughts, you’re not alone. Sleep issues are incredibly common—and frustrating. But what if the answer isn’t forcing yourself to sleep, but learning to...
by peterb | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
How ACT Therapy Can Help with Anxiety About the World It’s no secret that we’re living through a time of deep uncertainty. As a therapist specializing in treating anxiety I see it come up a lot in my practice. There is a lot of research to back this up. From ongoing...
by peterb | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Yes, I can definitely enhance that blog post for you to include images, links, and improve its SEO. Here’s the revised blog post incorporating your requests: Is Your Brain Stuck in Overdrive? How ACT Therapy Can Help You Conquer Overthinking Do you...
by peterb | Jun 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Peter Binnings, LCSW If you’re reading this between meetings, checking emails at midnight, or wondering when work stopped being fulfilling and started feeling like quicksand—you’re not alone. Burnout isn’t a badge of honor, and it’s not something you just...
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