Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform

Today's activity is based on acceptance work from the Trauma Focused ACT Book (Harris, 2021). It is called NAME. 

N = Notice the sensations

A = Acknowledge by name

M = Make room

E = Expand awareness

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Today's episode will focus on common things "we" find difficult to accept. I will pose a few questions for reflection to lean into acceptance. As mentioned in the episode, click here for the journal reflection worksheet. For BCBAs interested in monthly CEs and want to become a Bold & Balanced Member - Join the community today! https://p.bttr.to/3PaQDtZ

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Article Referenced:

https://www.alux.com/difficult-things-accept/

Today we’ll be exploring the ACT core processes of acceptance. When we think about the model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Acceptance (although in the title) is not weighted more than the other core processes. All processes are equally important.

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We're moving into the ACT core processes of acceptance. This metaphor/exercise will explore and highlight the struggle of avoidance and then willingness to lean into acceptance. It was developed by Robyn Walser & Niloofar Afari (2012). 

Values & Vacation! 

I'm just returning from a few weeks of downtime and vacation days, which aligned nicely with my planned series of values episodes. Today's episode is an interview with BCBA & Coach, Mindful Mallory. We talk values exploration, assessment, balance, and more! 

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7 Days to Clarity

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This is a metaphor based on Russ Harris's YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t54wk0HdJow

I chose this exercise today because I am heading off to Disneyland tomorrow myself! Enjoy the metaphor and reflection on how you see yourself aligning with goal or values driven behaviors. 

Today's episode will explore different types of values domains to help deepen your reflection on values and your connection to them in various ways. We'll explore 12 different value domains paired with reflective questions. If you'd like to complete the companion online worksheet, please click the link below. You can print the page, complete it online, and share your reflections with me in an anonymous way. Just a way for me to show up in my value of connection and support. 

Online Worksheet 

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Today's metaphor continues our journey in figuring out what's important. This reflection based exercise will explore a moment of sweetness for you. It was developed by Kelly Wilson (2009). Please have something to take notes on after the guidance for full exploration of the experience. 

Today's episode starts our exploration of values. This is the 1st in our series, which is a brief education on the definition of values. In this episode, you'll reflect on how you might define values, how to shift your perspective of values into action, and a few ways to start exploring your own values for a bit more clarity. 

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Happy Monday! We're shifting from defusion to values exploration. Today's experience is an exercise where you can reflect on the qualities of acting that are important to you. If you choose, get a piece of paper and something to write with to fully explore this experience. Today's activity is called a values sort. We'll end with a challenge for your day!