by Steve Hayes | Sep 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Think of a profoundly difficult issue you are facing. Something that has to do with your inner life, about how you think and feel, or something you want to avoid. It could be the sadness of a loss; anger from a betrayal; anxiety from a challenging situation; or...
by Steve Hayes | Aug 19, 2020 | Anxiety, Corona
The Coronavirus has changed all of our lives, and – depending on the country you are in – also your experience in the grocery store. For instance, in Germany you can’t enter a store unless you wear a mask. And if you don’t comply, you will be asked to leave. Simple as...
by Steve Hayes | Jul 20, 2020 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Values
We all have people in our lives that we look up to, that inspire us, and that make us want to become better versions of ourselves. I know I certainly do. I call these people “Value Guides”, because they guide us to act more in line with our values. If we choose our...
by Steve Hayes | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
A key element in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT) is helping people get in touch with their core values. After all, if a person knows what matters most to them, they are more likely to take life-enhancing actions. For instance, it’s easier to kick a bad...
by Steve Hayes | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the 13th century, medics commonly treated mental illness by drilling a hole into a person’s head, thus releasing demons and evil spirits, in the hopes of “curing” the person. Up until the 19th century, medics also believed that if bodily fluids got out of...