Posts by ACT Teletherapy
The World Can be a Lonely Place
recent years has changed many aspects of our lives, from how we shop to how we spend our free time. We do our best to maintain 6 feet from anyone we don’t know, and even those we know really well we still maintain some distance for safety. We elbow bump instead of hug, we use…
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Mom Has Dementia – I’m Never Sure What to Expect It started with simple forgetfulness. We thought that was all there was to it. Where did I leave my keys? I can’t find my glasses. I missed my doctor appointment. Over time, it worsened. Mom seemed to be confused. She wasn’t sure what day it…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is not a weakness of character and it is not a permanent sentence. It is what happens when a threat response that was entirely appropriate at the time fails to switch off afterwards. This is a full guide to PTSD symptoms — the four groups clinicians actually look for, what a trauma…
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Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can…
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My whole life is upside down. My days are all mine, but I am stuck in a self-pity party that I can’t seem to shake. I know I should be dusting off my resume and polishing my cover letter, but I am so overwhelmed with loss that I just sink into the couch and watch…
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We all encounter conflict in our lives, sometimes more often and more combative than other times. We all have different experiences, varying views, and possibly very specific goals that may lead us into these conflicting situations with others who don’t share the same opinions and objectives. Distinguishing Between Healthy and Unhealthy Conflict Healthy conflict is…
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We are often alone but loneliness is a whole different matter. Feelings of loneliness leave you sad about being by yourself and unhappy about being disconnected from friends and family. The current COVID-19 pandemic has left many people hungry for social activities and missing their time with others. But when is lonely a problem? Short-term…
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