acceptance and commitment therapy

Anxiety is a natural emotion that all humans and most, if not all, living beings experience. In this episode, Dr. Rubin leads the conversation on evolution and how anxiety is adaptive for the 40,000 year old part of our brains. Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete talk about building a more effective relationship with anxiety when it inevitably shows up. 

Carolyn Sellers is a practicing psychotherapist with her own private practice where she works with individuals to heal and grow, resolve fears and doubts, and address old patterns and behaviors. Her specialties include, among other things, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, issues with self-esteem as well as leadership development, workplace stress, and career transitions. 

Carolyn is unique in that she’s also the former head of Human Resources for a high growth healthcare company that went from nothing to 20+ locations and over a thousand people in just three years. She is an expert in the thought and emotional patterns that hold us back as individuals and how that translates into our work as teams.

Additional Content:
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems

If you are addicted to listening to WEMW, you have heard Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin say "be present, be brave" at the sign off of each episode. Tune into this episode to learn why the docs chose this tag line and what it represents in the world of Eastern spirituality and Western behavioral science.

In this episode, the docs take a deep dive into how righteousness and rigid thinking affect behavior and interpersonal relationships. Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete reflect on personal examples where they struggle to let go of wanting to be right, and identify how they are able to choose being effective instead. Mindfulness-based concepts and behavioral tools to address the tempting desire to be right are discussed.

Have you tried to talk to someone who does not share your world views, like wearing a mask or not? In this episode, Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss ways to communicate effectively with loved ones who you disagree with in some way. We often avoid these tough conversations because they’re uncomfortable—the WEMW docs talk about why it’s important to consider choosing to start them any way. Tune in to hear how to begin these difficult dialogues. 

Have you tried to live with compassion? Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin talk about compassion as a clinical intervention and as a way of life; of course, they address how compassion fits into behavioral science within the third wave CBT world. Listen in to see how you can practice compassion in your life, and how it can help you!

Brene Brown became a household sensation after a famous TED talk about her research on vulnerability as a professor of social work in Texas. In this episode, Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete talk about their personal experiences with practicing vulnerability, how people can benefit from being vulnerable, and how vulnerability can help us learn to connect with and act aligned with our values.

Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist? Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete reframe the idea of what being a perfectionist is, and discuss whether or not every human is actually a perfectionist in some way. Tune in to learn how they redefine perfectionism--get ready, they even offer a new definition (linear-ness). 

Many of us have tried to meditate, especially with the increased presence of mindfulness in the West (thanks to more access and knowledge about it via the internet and popular apps). In this episode Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss the science of meditation, their journeys with meditation, and offer some strategies for how to begin a meditation practice. 

Have you ever felt proud that you handled a situation well, easily got over a frustration, or overcame the loss of someone or a pet? You were likely using coping skills. In this episode, Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin talk about the science behind coping skills and even share some of their favorite skills they use personally. 

In this episode Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss the practice of acceptance from both western and eastern perspectives. While this concept may seem easy to talk about on the surface, in reality it is one of the hardest behaviors to do. Learn about behavioral mechanisms at play during the practice of acceptance. 

In this first episode, you are introduced to Dr. Pete Economou from New Jersey and Dr. Nikki Rubin from California. They met while training in New Jersey, and both practice 3rd wave cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) where they use mindfulness-based interventions. Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin quickly realized they were cut from the same cloth AND were quite different at the same time. Throughout WEMW you will find a blend of education and entertainment. Enjoy and nice to meet you!

Listen to a small taste of Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin, as we bring you When East Meets West. 

psykolog David Graa og jeg talerom Acceptance and Commitment Therapy også kaldet ACT.

Kan du ikke vente med, at komme i gang med at lytte, så gå i gang med det samme. Vil du gerne vide hvad vi taler om i podcasten, så se nedenstående punkter. 

Principperne bag ACT.

Vi, vores patienter og samfundet er kommet dertil hvor vi har svært ved at rumme ubehaget og det svære i tilværelsen. 

Det at miste kontrollen og tage kontrollen tilbage.

Hvorfor det er vigtigt at vi som fysioterapeuter og sundhedsfaglige selv skal kunne rumme ubehaget for at kunne guide og hjælpe folk med smerter.

At kunne lave ACT på sig selv som en forudsætning for arbejdet med patienten

Hvordan leverer vi budskabet om, at det er et samarbejde mellem patienten, borger og os som fysioterapeuter.

This episode explores the emerging theory of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  We discuss mindfulness techniques we can use for ourselves and our students in dealing with stress and anxiety.

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Learn how to respond to life and life's challenges, rather than react to them! Change your relationship with stress and challenges so that you can show up as your best self- grounded and clear- when life gives you lemons. 

I hope you will enjoy listening to this live event, recorded at my book signing and podcast launch April 26th, 2018 in Sparta, New Jersey at Interplay Couture. After some brief introductions you will hear my talk. I was asked to speak on the topic: “There is Hope: Life Balance and Self Care” but you’re going to hear why I renamed the talk to “Commitment for Self-Care and Self Care for Commitment.” I will discuss five strategies I used to manage my energy in my quest to launch my book and podcast, as well as some of the inner obstacles I faced along the way. The following are the books and apps I referenced in the talk: The Sugar Addict’s Total Recovery Program by K. DesMaisons Stress Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness by Luskin and Pelletier The Essential Rumi Translated by Barks, C. Apps: Insight Timer (I like the bells for meditation and prayer) CBT-i Coach (to learn about sleep hygiene). If you haven’t yet had a chance please consider purchasing my recently published book entitled “There’s Always Hope: A Story About Overcoming.” I wrote it with love for children nine and under or to serve as a symbolic gift for an adult in your life who is in need of hope. Thank you to Sparta Books and Interplay Couture of Sparta, NJ for hosting the book and podcast launch and for donating profits to Ginnie’s House Children’s Advocacy Center of Newton, NJ. I am grateful that you have supported their mission to treat and prevent child abuse. If you have enjoyed Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra, support us at no cost by leaving us a rating on iTunes, sharing it with a friend or by pressing subscribe.

This show was created with love on my volunteer time. One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment and rating on iTunes. You can also support the production costs of the show by buying me a $3 coffee at buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra. I will be encouraged by your support, and thank you!

My guest in this episode is Dr. Simon Rego, Chief Psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center of New York City and co-author with Sarah Fader of the #1 Amazon Best Seller The 10 Step Depression Relief Workbook. Simon Rego has been sought out as an expert for CBS and Fox News television, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, just to name a few. In this episode we share stories and discuss practical techniques for how to deal with intrusive thoughts. Techniques discussed include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness and Exercise Therapy. This episode is sponsored by CF Creative Designs, a full-service creative design agency. They offer a full suite of marketing solutions such as logo and brand identity, print design, package design, vehicle wraps, trade show booths, promotional items, signage and other marketing collateral.  CF Creative Designs has built an incredible reputation for their award winning designs, expertise in their field, their dependable and quick turnaround times and their excellent customer service. Their rates are affordable to fit in your budget. Check out their five star reviews at www.CFCreativeDesigns.com or reach them at 201.306.6422 for a free quote on your next design project. Do you have a child nine and under in your world? Teach them the lesson of strength and resilience through gifting them my new book, entitled "There’s Always Hope:  A Story About Overcoming,” which can be found on Amazon.com and features beautiful illustrations by Briana Giasullo. This book will also serve as a great symbolic gift for an adult in your life who is in need of hope. 

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This show was created with love on my volunteer time. One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment and rating on iTunes. You can also support the production costs of the show by buying me a $3 coffee at buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra. I will be encouraged by your support, and thank you!