by Steve Hayes | Jan 23, 2023 | Commitment, psychological flexibility
You are likely familiar with the fable of the tortoise and the hare. Although much faster than the tortoise, the hare loses the race, because – overly confident – it decided to nap, while the tortoise crawled persistently – inch by inch – all the way to the finish...
by Steve Hayes | Jan 9, 2023 | ACT, Health, Human Suffering, Pain
A long time ago, I almost lost my life at work. My dad sold aluminium to aircraft manufacturers in San Diego, and I was working in the factory to put myself through college. Among other things, they produced aluminium foil, which required house-sized machines to...
by Steve Hayes | Dec 28, 2022 | Avoidance, Human Beings, Present Moment, Relationships
The holidays are often the time of year where family comes together. Distant and close relatives show up, and bring forth family memories; not all of which are positive. There are expectations towards yourself and others. Things you wish to happen, and things you...
by Steve Hayes | Nov 24, 2022 | Evidence-Based Psychotherapy, Health
The history of psychedelics is deeply intertwined with the history of humanity. Indigenous cultures often ingested hallucinogenic substances in spiritual rituals to build deeper connections with nature and different deities. They used them to heal wounds, to prepare...
by Steve Hayes | Nov 8, 2022 | ACT, Commitment, Human Beings
When you ask high achievers why they succeed where others fail, they often reply with what psychologists call “self-efficacy” – a belief in their ability to achieve their goals. Therapists are not much different. When you ask them what enables some clients to make...