ACT Explained: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and What Research Says
Many people come to therapy hoping to get rid of anxiety, low mood or painful thoughts once and for all. It is an understandable hope. Yet struggling against difficult thoughts and feelings can sometimes make them stronger, because the more we fight them, the more attention we give them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, usually called […]
Mindfulness: What the Research Really Says
Mindfulness is often described as a cure for almost everything, from stress to sleeplessness to low mood. You may have seen short videos promising instant calm, or heard that ten minutes of meditation will transform your life. The truth is more interesting, and more useful, than the hype. Mindfulness can help many people, but it […]