Ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns or finding yourself in similar situations despite your best efforts? The answer may lie in your personal narrative—the story you've been telling yourself since childhood.

Clinical social worker Ellen Arcamone takes us on a journey into how our personal narratives form, often when we're too young to accurately interpret the world around us. "We come up with the story and take bits and pieces of the movie of our life," Ellen explains. "The problem is we start creating that story when we are very little kids, and it's impossible for us to make sense of what's happening around us."

These narratives aren't merely stories—they're the filters through which we experience everything. They determine how we communicate, form relationships, process emotions, and respond to stress. Most importantly, they're not always based in fact, even though we cling to them as absolute truths.

Through her practice combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Ellen offers powerful frameworks for recognizing and reshaping our self-limiting beliefs. One particularly valuable skill she shares is "check the facts"—a simple yet transformative approach to distinguishing between our powerful emotions and objective reality.

The conversation delves into radical acceptance, the balance between judgment and curiosity, and how our thoughts directly influence our feelings and behaviors. "Mindset is everything," Ellen states. "Everything starts with a thought. The thoughts are where everything is born, because our thoughts are going to lead directly to a feeling that matches that thought."

What makes this discussion truly special is Ellen's authenticity about her own journey—changing careers at 50 and finding her true calling in helping others discover their authentic selves. Her insights remind us that we're all multidimensional beings capable of growth at any age.

Ready to rewrite your story? Listen now and discover how changing your personal narrative might just be the key to transforming your entire life. Share your thoughts with us and subscribe for more conversations that empower you to live authentically.

Ellen's book recommendation: The Alchemist by  Paulo Coelho 

More about Ellen:

Ellen Arcamone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses a client-centered and compassionate, strength-based approach, helping her clients to navigate through life’s transitions and stressors. Ellen believes in the power of change and is extremely passionate about helping her clients to grow, learn, and evolve with a key focus on finding your narrative and changing your story.
Ellen has extensive experience treating addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment, as well as personality disorders, with a special focus on women’s issues and uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic modalities.
https://www.bluestonepsychiatry.health/

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