Tag: Russ Harris

How to Respond to Emotional Triggers using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

June 23, 2017

​ Using the SINCD tool to respond to your triggering thoughts and emotions ___ You have felt it. Your heart is beating. You feel flushed. You may be frustrated, stressed or you just had a fight with your significant other or your kids. You crave relief of the tension because somewhere inside you something feels … More How to Respond to Emotional Triggers using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

When You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, You Will Feel Anxious. But Do it Anyway.

June 1, 2017

Life comes with a disclaimer: “You don’t have to suffer, but you should feel uncomfortable.” ___ It’s one thing we all share. We all get our start in Your Comfort Zone. Your Zone is a small one-bedroom apartment on the east side of town. It looks out onto the back lane with little more than … More When You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, You Will Feel Anxious. But Do it Anyway.

How to Make Peace With Your Addiction and Mental Illness?

December 14, 2016

Four choices that will help you find peace ___ Some things you can’t fight, some things you have to live with. Joe, from “the Flash.” Peace begins on the inside Some things you need to learn to live with. Maybe even make peace with. You wouldn’t think that self destructive behaviors would be a place … More How to Make Peace With Your Addiction and Mental Illness?