Mental health is often framed as “feeling better.”
But that definition collapses under scrutiny.
#mentalhealth #psychologicalflexibility #emotionalhealth #selfregulation #therapy
JMIR Formative Res: Evaluating the Preliminary Outcomes and Acceptability of a Virtual Adaptation of Acceptance and Commitment Training for Caregivers of People With Disabilities (“I Am Not… #MentalHealth #Caregivers #DisabilitySupport #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #PsychologicalFlexibility
Procrastination is perfectionism in disguise. When the fear of a "less-than-perfect" outcome keeps us stuck, Dr. Z offers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies 🎯
📻 Stream Part II of our latest series: open.spotify.com/episode/5pny...
#PsychologicalFlexibility #Perfectionism #anxiety
🎧 Tune in and listen to The High-Achiever’s Guide to Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Patricia E. Zurita Ona, Psy.D., hosted by Lisa Cypers Kamen.
Stream the first part of this 2-part series here: open.spotify.com/episode/2yf9...
#PsychologicalFlexibility #Perfectionism #Anxiety #procrastination
What if wellbeing means loosening attachment to praise, status, or control? ✨ More well-being, less addiction. Read the full study: http://ow.ly/7MLc30sTN2W
#ACBS #JCBS #ACT #PsychologicalFlexibility #BehavioralScience #Mindfulness
A recent study highlights the role of perceived coparenting in fostering wisdom among adolescents and shows that promoting positive co-parenting, peer connections, & #psychologicalflexibility can support the growth of wisdom in youth. http://ow.ly/tujB30sRYqu
#ACBS #JCBS #ACT #BehavioralScience
A recent study offers insights into how #psychologicalflexibility can be assessed. This research strengthens the CompACT as a robust, multidimensional tool for research & clinical practice, improving how we measure & understand psychological flexibility.
http://ow.ly/oz5j30sRYqj
#ACBS #JCBS #ACT
Mental agility, or what psychologists call "psychological flexibility," helps us become comfortable with uncertainty and change. Learn ways to increase mental agility via the Greater Good Science Center: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #change #mentalagility #psychologicalflexibility
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You can read my blog post here: www.tranquilitycp.com/blog/attaini...
#ACTTherapy #AcceptanceAndCommitment #MindfulnessBasedTherapy #EmotionalResilience #HumanExperience #MentalWellbeing #TherapyJourney #PsychologicalFlexibility #TranquilityCoaching #SelfGrowth
What actually works in therapy? Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., explains why psychological flexibility—being present, open, and engaged—is the key driver of real change in therapy. Learn what makes therapy effective and what doesn't.
#ACBS #Therapy #MentalHealth #PsychologicalFlexibility #ACT
I was honoured to have the opportunity to chat with Nick from the ‘Ikigai Tribe’ podcast about #Purpose, #PsychologicalFlexibility and steps we can take to develop a #FlexibleMind
ikigaitribe.com/podcasts/pod...
#ikigai
Carry your beliefs lightly, they might be holding you back from doing great things.
#TheTreeThatBends #PsychologicalFlexibility
Work stress is real. But what if workplaces could actually help us build resilience? A new review shows that Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (#ACT) programs at work can boost key skills.
Read the full study: buff.ly/d1DDbRv
#ACBS #JCBS #WorkplaceWellness #ACTTherapy #PsychologicalFlexibility
I just pressed 'go' on my September #newsletter. Read to the end for a 50% discount code for my upcoming #PsychologicalFlexibility course!
www.worklifepsych.news/self-awarene...
A moan about PDFs - Persistently Denied Feelings.
If you recognise that you’ve been struggling with difficult emotions, help is available. Seek support from an accredited practitioner, so you can thrive.
#TheTreeThatBends #Thrive #Wellbeing #Emotions #talkingtherapies #psychologicalflexibility
📢 I'm delighted to have an article about the benefits of #PsychologicalFlexibility in the latest edition of 'Workplace' from the #BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
The piece is open access, so you can read it here:
www.bacp.co.uk/bacp-journal...
50 years on from the release of Jaws & the struggles Steven Spielberg experienced in making it - I was inspired to write an article for Training Magazine about how we can shift our relationship with difficult thoughts to thrive.
trainingmag.com/the-importan...
#psychologicalflexibility #Thrive
Introducing the Brief Interventions SIG from ACBS!
Join a growing community advancing brief, ACT-based approaches like fACT to improve access, flexibility, and outcomes across settings.
Get involved: zurl.co/Zo5m0
#ACBS #mentalhealth #ACT #psychologicalflexibility
For centuries artists have helped us to ponder our emotions & how we respond to them.
Deep gratitude to Julia Bakay for her artistic interpretation of themes discussed in #TheTreeThatBends book, which focuses on how we can navigate the emotional storms life can bring.
#psychologicalflexibility
I enjoyed speaking with Gabe Howard about the strengths and weaknesses of ‘grit’ during our conversation for his Inside Mental Health podcast.
Access the podcast here: psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grit #flexibility #psychologicalflexibility #TheTreeThatBends 🌳 #mentalhealth #wellbeing
#acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #psychologicalflexibility #psychologicalinflexibility #universityofchichester #psychologyatchichester
Mindfulness helping with schizophrenia spectrum disorders is not a direct relationship -- psychological flexibility is the middle ground connecting them: #mindfulness #ssd #schizophreniaspectrumdisorders #psychologicalflexibility
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🎧 Our latest podcast episode is live! Ep186 of 'My Pocket Psych' explores how leaders can benefit from increasing their #PsychologicalFlexibility
👉🏼 Available wherever you get your podcasts or direct from worklifepsych.com/podcast/186
New paper accepted for publication today in the British Journal of Health Psychology - 'The role of psychological flexibility in relation to health outcomes to health outcomes for people with cancer in remission' #psychologicalflexibility #cancer #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy
Psychedelic experiences linked to long-term improvements in psychological flexibility, study finds #Science #HealthandMedicine #MentalHealth #Psychedelics #PsychologicalFlexibility
#acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #valuedliving #psychologicalflexibility #presentmomentawareness #wellness #stressmanagement #valuedliving #nonjudgmental #conflict #leadership #workplacewellness
🚨 The first event in our new webinar series all about #SustainableLeadership takes place next week on Weds 7th at 12pm UK time.
👉🏻We'll explain how organisational leaders can benefit from increased #PsychologicalFlexibility.
🎟️ Reserve your *free* place via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-leader...
The Special Issue of the Chichester Coaching Psychology Conference is out this week in The Coaching Psychologist #coachingpsychology #Coaching #mentoring #sustainableleadership #psychologicalflexibility #Mindfulness #motivationalinterviewing #practicalwisdom #existentialism
👉 Links to reserve your place or join the free intro session in bio.
Let’s build a more meaningful way forward—together.
#ACT #Wellbeing #Resilience #PsychologicalFlexibility #PersonalDevelopment #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #Coaching #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy
Working from home today, running webinars on #BoundaryManagement and #PsychologicalFlexibility. And hopefully, some time outside in that lovely sunshine ☀️