Turn the Paige Podcast

This weekend we are going to be learning about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy from one of my favorite humans, Alex Nielsen, M.A., BCBA, PLMHP.

We will answer some important questions on human behavior, including:

• What is ACT?

• How do emotions and thoughts lead to toxic behaviors?

• What can we do to challenge and change these behaviors?

• And ultimately, how can we use ACT to live better?

Join us for our conversation, we hope you will gain something worth while. 💫

Resources for more info:

VIDEO: The Choice Point by Dr. Russ Harris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKE9e8pgrg8

SELF-HELP BOOK: The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT by Russ Harris and Steven Hayes

https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Trap-Struggling-Start-Living/dp/1590305841/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1UT4V6VHFDV2Z&dchild=1&keywords=acceptance+and+commitment+therapy&qid=1610818096&s=books&sprefix=acceptance%2Cstripbooks%2C188&sr=1-9

ACT REFERENCE: ACT Made Simple (An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) by Russ Harris

https://www.amazon.com/ACT-Made-Simple-Easy-Read/dp/1684033012/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1UT4V6VHFDV2Z&dchild=1&keywords=acceptance+and+commitment+therapy&qid=1610818160&s=books&sprefix=acceptance%2Cstripbooks%2C188&sr=1-5

ACT REFERENCE: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Second Edition: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change by Steven Hayes

https://www.amazon.com/Acceptance-Commitment-Therapy-Second-Practice/dp/1462528945/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1UT4V6VHFDV2Z&dchild=1&keywords=acceptance+and+commitment+therapy&qid=1610818160&s=books&sprefix=acceptance%2Cstripbooks%2C188&sr=1-4

REFERENCE: Science and Human Behavior by B.F. Skinner

https://www.amazon.com/Science-Human-Behavior-B-F-Skinner/dp/0029290406/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=science+and+human+behavior&qid=1610818371&s=books&sr=1-1

This week, we will be learning about empaths and highly sensitive people (HSP).

• This is the symbol for the empath warriors in our world

• What are empaths?

• How do you know if you're an empath?

• How do empaths protect their energy?

I will also be offering tips for empaths on ways to protect your mental health during this pandemic.

Sources:

https://introvertspring.com/6-empath-problems-how-to-cope/

https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/empath-signs/#:~:text=An%20empath%20is%20someone%20who,According%20to%20Dr.

https://www.psychalive.org/empaths/#:~:text=Empaths%20are%20highly%20sensitive%20individuals,others%20at%20their%20own%20expense.

This weekend we will be diving into the differences between spirituality and religion.

• what makes them different?

• can you be spiritual and not attend or belong to a church?

• what does spirituality look like?

• why is spirituality important?

We will answers these questions and more.

Cited sources:

https://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/december/spiritual-christian-buddhist-12-16-14.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7441973/#:~:text=Anxiety%20increased%20from%205.12%25%20in,%3C%200.0001)%20among%20adult%20Americans.

https://news.gallup.com/poll/248837/church-membership-down-sharply-past-two-decades.aspx

https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2016/The-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Religion-Spiritual#:~:text=Both%20religion%20and%20spirituality%20can,due%20to%20their%20different%20nature.

In this episode, we will cover a difficult topic; anxiety. 

• What the heck is it?

• What can we do to feel better?

• Why does it affect so many of us?

Stick with me and let's explore the ins and outs of this ambiguous, sometimes scary, topic. 

Resources for stated facts:

https://www.healthline.com/health/physical-symptoms-of-anxiety#symptoms

https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/alcohol-abuse/faq/alcohol-and-gaba/#:~:text=Notably%2C%20alcohol%20is%20not%20involved,term%20or%20excessive%20alcohol%20use.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3138578/#:~:text=In%20adjusted%20analyses%2C%20greater%20spiritual,depression%20(P%20%3C%200.001).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4065474/

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sherry_Stewart/publication/228348072_Relations_of_social_anxiety_variables_to_drinking_motives_drinking_quantity_and_frequency_and_alcohol-related_problems_in_undergraduates/links/0912f510720965c17e000000.pdf

https://youtu.be/ZidGozDhOjg

Image art:

https://www.psycom.net/anxiety