by peterb | Oct 5, 2020 | Anxiety, Values
When we are feeling lost in life we need a direction. I like to work with people on identify what their values are (who they want to be, how they want to relate to others). Values are like a compass. When you are lost, you can pull out your compass and choose a...
by peterb | Jul 27, 2020 | Acceptance, Anxiety
Imagine you have an 8 hour overnight flight on a plane. Well you just lucked out. You are sitting there and you an entire row to yourself. You can stretch out, watch netflixs, you feel like you hit the jackpot. Just as the plane doors are closing a family gets on the...
by peterb | Jul 20, 2020 | Acceptance, Anxiety
Do you find yourself being super critical and judgmental about yourself? Sometimes that inner critic is helpful. Other times is it not. It can cause us to alway be in our head, telling us we are not good enough, never will be, points out every little perceived...
by peterb | Jul 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Distancing from thoughts
Do you find yourself getting stuck thinking about a difficult situation (say a fight with someone else), or worrying a lot? Well try this tool. Grab a marker (or something similar) and then hold it in your hand. Now squeeze it as tightly as you can. Call that a 10....
by peterb | May 20, 2020 | Acceptance, Anxiety
Have you ever noticed in your life that when you avoid difficult or painful events/situations, you are also narrowing the options available to you in your life? By avoiding the painful situation, you gain the short term benefit of feeling more comfortable, but you...
by peterb | May 11, 2020 | Acceptance, Anxiety
Have you ever felt overwhelming anxiety? A panic attack? Worried that something bad is going to happen to you? Or can’t stop thinking about some painful past event? What is your normal response to the anxiety, panic attacks, or painful thoughts? The logical...
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