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Understanding Why We Procrastinate — And What We Can Do About It
Procrastination is one of those things we all joke about, but secretly feel weighed down by. Ask almost anyone, “Do you procrastinate?” and you’ll usually get a guilty smile followed by a story about a deadline they ignored until the last second. It’s comforting to know it’s so common—research shows that while about 20% of adults are chronic procrastinators, the numbers skyrocket to 75–95% in school settings. So if you’ve ever felt like procrastination is part of your persona
asvinit09
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Reshaping Attachment: The Self and Its Systems
Relationships can be hard. Sometimes, no matter how much we try, we end up having the same arguments over and over again. It can feel...
amandazhi2008
Nov 8, 20245 min read


Healing Hearts: How Attachment Theory Guides Couples to Lasting Solutions
Relationships can be complex and sometimes challenging, especially when we consider how we connect with others. One key concept in...
amandazhi2008
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Tangoing with Emotion: A Path to Healing in EFT
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of therapy that helps people improve their relationships by focusing on emotions. Whether...
amandazhi2008
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Understanding Emotional Disorders: A Comprehensive Case Formulation
Emotional disorders can be confusing and challenging for those who experience them. They affect how people f eel, think, and act ....
amandazhi2008
Oct 23, 20244 min read


Navigating Change: The Stages of Intervention in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of therapy that helps people strengthen their emotional bonds with others. It's often used...
amandazhi2008
Oct 22, 20245 min read


What to Expect in Your First ACT Therapy Session
Hey there! So, you're ready to dive into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), but you're probably wondering, "Where do I begin?"...
Chris Zhang
May 17, 20242 min read


Problem Solving and Managing Overwhelming Tasks with ADHD
Welcome to our latest chapter where we delve into the essential skills of effective problem-solving! Here, you'll discover how to tackle...
Chris Zhang
May 10, 20244 min read


ACT & Functional Contextualism
Functional What? Functional contextualism, the philosophy behind the ACT model, focuses on how behavior works in various situations....
Chris Zhang
Apr 26, 20244 min read


"How Can ACT and Mindfulness Work Together for Mental Health?"
ACT is a type of therapy that combines different approaches like mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. While it shares some...
Chris Zhang
Apr 19, 20245 min read


Socratic Questioning in CBT
What is Socratic Questioning? Socrates was an ancient Greek thinker who lived in Athens a long time ago. People see him as one of the...
Chris Zhang
Apr 19, 20244 min read


ADHD in Adults: Symptom Aggravators, Treatment Hurdles, and Medical Legitimacy
What are Cognitive and Behavioral variables, and how do they affect ADHD? Cognitive components (thoughts and beliefs) can negatively...
Chris Zhang
Apr 12, 20242 min read


The Six Core Pathological Processes of Psychological Rigidity
The 6 core pathological processes of ACT, shown above, are fusion, experiential avoidance, inflexible action, remoteness from values....
Chris Zhang
Apr 12, 20244 min read


Uncovering the Truth: Navigating ADHD in Adulthood
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric, medical, valid disorder. ADHD is most commonly developed...
Chris Zhang
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Understanding Experiential Avoidance and its Impact on Mental Health
What is Experiential Avoidance? The human mind is like a problem-solving machine; when we try and problem solve things in the physical...
Chris Zhang
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Understanding the Difference: Cognitive Fusion vs Defusion in ACT Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that emphasizes acceptance of one's thoughts and...
Chris Zhang
Mar 26, 20243 min read


"Uncovering the 6 Core Ideas of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)"
What is ACT anyway? ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals develop...
Chris Zhang
Mar 22, 20243 min read


Healing Through Cognitive Transformation
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for PTSD: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers a nuanced approach, emphasizing...
Winky Zhou
Jan 19, 20244 min read


Decoding CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) assists in understanding complex issues by dissecting them into five key components: 1. Situations 2....
Winky Zhou
Jan 17, 20244 min read


CBT Unveiled: A Quick Guide
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emerges as a validated psychological treatment, offering effective solutions for a spectrum of...
Winky Zhou
Jan 16, 20244 min read
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