When you think of someone in your life that embodies wisdom, who do you think of? What qualities does that word make you think of?...

Where do our emotions really come from? This question has a complicated, counterintuitive, and fascinating answer that I will be...

How we think our minds work and how they really work are two very separate things, and this difference can be the cause of a lot of...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) largely helps people both 1) identify values and goals that give their life purpose, and 2)...

By now, there is a general cultural awareness of the concepts of mindfulness and meditation, and that they can be positive for mental...

In a previous post, I describe the concept of values in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Our values serve as a helpful compass...

In a previous post, I go over the concept of values in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which describes the aspects of life that...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) does a lot to help deconstruct our most typical habits and patterns as they relate to our...

In a previous post, I describe a helpful organizing framework for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Choice Point. In this concept,...

In a previous post, I describe a helpful organizing framework for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Choice Point. In this concept,...

Couple therapy can best be thought of as a delicate balancing act between the concepts of acceptance and change for both partners. The...

This post provides a better understanding of the phenomenon of constant self-optimization, which can hold some negative consequences.

Intimacy is a key aspect of our relationships with others including friendships and, well, intimate relationships. While it’s generally...

Think for a moment about different times in your life when you’ve been struggling in some way – came up short, made a mistake, said the...

When couples have longstanding conflict or a tense stalemate in their relationship, the most common reason for this can be found in the...

Narratives are incredibly important to us as human beings – we seem to be, more than any other animal, hardwired to try to make sense of...

Understanding the concept of validation is essential for building and maintaining close relationships. This is because most people...

In a previous post, I describe different priorities one might have in interpersonal situations. One of those priorities is Objectives...

People, am I right?? How should you deal with them? If everyone knew the answer to that for all situations, I would likely be out of a...

In this post, you learn about your body's Calm Response called "Rest and Digest," and learn how to strengthen this response over time.