Sample meditation from ACT

When you find yourself in a low mood, consider it a sign that there has been a depletion of positive experiences to fill your emotional well(being). Founder of DBT, Marcia Linehan, discusses the importance of collecting positive experiences, both short and long term. Short term positive experiences can include anything from eating your favorite chocolate to taking a pleasant walk. Some other ideas are listed on DBTSelfHelp.com. Consider them quick fixes but also quite import

Video I created for clients to practice meditation. Text by ACT. #medication #ACT #DBT #CBT #alessandrarizzotti #susantlindau

Yesterday I was in a group session with my DBT clients. We were talking about judgment and how a lot of judgment can be conveyed non-verbally in someone's facial expressions. Some clients even said that to avoid showing their judgment and emotions to others, they avoid the people that cause them to judge, which in turn caused them to avoid confronting their feelings about the people around them. I asked them if there was an alternative to avoidance. "What if you didn't avoid

Changes can disrupt the natural flow of your every day. They can lead to an increase in anxiety and depending on the severity of the change, they can alter your mood as well. That is why it is important to have daily regimens that bring stability to your life. What daily practices do you have in place that help you manage your day to day? Here are some ideas to help bring balance to your life. 1) Begin a morning practice such as journaling a can-do list for the day, meditatin

Video I created for clients to practice mindfulness, using ACT text. #meditation #ACT #alessandrarizzotti #susantlindau #DBT