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Fusion Happens, or Why This Blog is Late

By Anne Hosey, LPC

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Self-Worth Shame Self-Confidence

Thought Patterns Negative Self-Talk

Posted: January 9, 2024

If you’re a human being, you’ve probably experienced difficult thoughts and feelings when starting a task or a project. From an ACT lens, all human suffering—including suffering related to undertaking a task or project our mind labels as difficult—is rooted in psychological inflexibility. Psychological inflexibility feels pertinent as we travel into the new year, a rich time for reflection and forward momentum and an easy time to slip into psychological inflexibility.

A Love Letter to the Depressed: Holiday Edition

By Anne Hosey, LPC

Depression

Posted: December 4, 2023

Hey folks with depression, I see you out there, doing the best you can during the holidays. I know this isn’t the easiest time of year. Let's work on normalizing depression, especially in our culture, particularly during the holidays, so we can help you move with more ease through the season.

Anxiety is Like Ice Cream

By Anne Hosey, LPC

Anxiety

Posted: November 20, 2023

Anxiety, like ice cream, comes in an infinity of flavors. And like ice cream, it’s hard to go through life without. What's your flavor of anxiety? Is it worst-case scenario anxiety, "I'm going to fail" anxiety, control anxiety, "I'm a bad person" anxiety, or a five-scoop sundae of multiple flavors? Explore some of the different flavors of anxiety, and a few skills you can use in response.

Why is Decision Making so Damn Hard?

By Anne Hosey, LPC

Anxiety Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Mental Health Skills Decision Making Decision Making Skills

Posted: November 6, 2023

You’ve seen The Good Place, right? Chidi’s decision paralysis is a running joke throughout all four seasons. We chuckle at Chidi as he takes an hour to decide on his breakfast muffin, and groan with laughter when his indecision leads to his demise, or to a fabulous pair of boots. But when people are in my office struggling with decision making, it’s no joke…they’re in a lot of pain. Fear of the unknown, avoidance of feeling hard feelings, lack of trust in ourselves, and our analytical mind are just a few of the contributors to decision making challenges.