by peterb | Feb 2, 2026 | Committed Actions
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 5, 2026 | Committed Actions
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 | Committed Actions
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 | Committed Actions
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 13, 2020 | Committed Actions
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, hopeless, and stuck when trying to fix, avoid, or control difficult and painful thoughts, feelings, or sensation?. That is really normal. But think about how much more you are getting trapped as you struggle to fix, get rid of,...
by peterb | Jun 27, 2020 | Committed Actions
Have you ever struggled with overwhelming thoughts of self doubt, that you are just not good enough, or that inner voice is alway judging things you do and blaming you? Well you are not alone. So try this exercise. -Take a pen an describe what you see. In this video I...
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