Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: how to handle unruly thoughts and feelings
Even though our thoughts are mental events, not facts, we may find them overwhelming. Clinical psychologist Dr Colinda Linde explains how ACT teaches us psychological flexibility, including unhooking ourselves from self-criticism and riding out discomfort or anxiety. She discusses the 6 core processes involved in ACT, and committing to actions that serve our values.
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In ep. 215 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, clinical psychologist and CBT specialist Dr Colinda Linde touches on
where thoughts and feelings that don’t do us any good come from
thoughts and feelings as “dance partners”
the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT method: making room for your thoughts instead of changing them
3 layers of thinking: conscious, preconscious and unconscious
6 core processes involved in ACT:
1 cognitive defusion, 2 acceptance, 3 present moment awareness, 4 self as context, 5 values, 6 committed action
values as your compass guiding your decisions and actions
practical advice for cultivating present moment awareness
the secret ingredient: commitment
In this episode, Colinda mentions Dr Erin Beck, the father of modern cognitive therapy, the book she co-wrote with Neil Bierbaum - Practical Mindfulness - and www.sadag.org
Scroll down for more info on Colinda, her websites and contact details,and her books.
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Here Colinda considers why experiencing anxiety is not a ‘choice’ - and where to find relief.
About Colinda, including her contact details
Dr Colinda Linde is a clinical psychologist, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy specialist, author and speaker based in Johannesburg. She is a director of The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) and chairperson of SADAG’s Scientific and Advisory Board. Colinda has been in private practice for 32 years. She specialises in anxiety disorders and works extensively in the areas of stress management, work-life balance, sleep issues, assertion and mindfulness.
Colinda offers individual consults (in person and online), public and group workshops and has created self-help books and courses to meet the need for access to mental health. She is a regular keynote speaker and mental health educator and also trains CBT therapists.
Colinda’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrColindaLinde
Tel. 010 591 2223
Email: receptionthecbtgroup@gmail.com
Address: Premier Health Centre, 13 Mackay Ave, Randburg
For speaking enquiries: Andre du Toit: 0823138165 or andre@bigpositiveguy.com
Websites:
www.colindalinde.com (including a section on CBT)
https://thoughtsfirst.com/ with free and paid resources
Instagram: Dr Colinda Linde and Thoughts1st
Facebook: Dr Colinda Linde
For more information on Colinda’s Wisdom Circle workshops, visit Instagram or Facebook.
In this Up Close & Personal article Colinda’s husband, Neil Bierbaum, discusses the joys they share.
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Music by Mart-Marie Snyman
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Photographs of Dr. Colinda Linde: supplied.