Values are a fundamental concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is a form of therapy that helps individuals to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life by accepting their thoughts and feelings, and committing to actions that align with their values. In ACT, values are defined as the things that matter most to […]
Contact With The Present Moment is a key concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is a form of therapy that helps individuals to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life by accepting their thoughts and feelings, and committing to actions that align with their values. In ACT, Contact With The Present Moment involves […]
Defusion is a key concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is a form of therapy that helps individuals to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life by accepting their thoughts and feelings, and committing to actions that align with their values. In ACT, defusion refers to the process of stepping back from thoughts […]
Acceptance is a key concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is a form of therapy that helps individuals to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life by accepting their thoughts and feelings, and committing to actions that align with their values. In ACT, acceptance refers to the willingness to experience thoughts and feelings, […]
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of therapy that focuses on helping individuals live a more meaningful and fulfilling life, by accepting their thoughts and feelings, and committing to actions that align with their values. One of the key concepts of ACT is ‘Self As Context’. Self As Context is a concept that […]
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of therapy that uses a variety of strategies to help individuals live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. One of the key strategies used in ACT is the use of metaphors. Metaphors are powerful tools in ACT because they help to convey complex ideas in a simple and […]
Gottman’s Sound Relationship House is a model developed by psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman, based on their extensive research on relationships. The model is designed to help couples understand the key elements that make up a healthy and satisfying relationship. The Sound Relationship House consists of nine building blocks, each of which represents a […]
Gottman’s Magic Ratio is a concept developed by psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman, based on their extensive research on relationships. The ratio is a key predictor of relationship success, and refers to the balance between positive and negative interactions in a relationship. Gottman’s research found that the magic ratio for a healthy and successful […]
Gottman’s Four Horsemen is a term coined by psychologist Drs. John and Julie Gottman, who have studied relationships for over 40 years. They have identified four communication patterns that are particularly damaging to relationships: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. These communication patterns are referred to as “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” because of the […]
Solutions Focused Counselling, also known as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), is a form of counselling that focuses on helping clients identify and achieve their goals. Rather than dwelling on the problems and difficulties that bring them to therapy, SFBT encourages clients to focus on their preferred future and the solutions that will help them get […]