An Acceptance & Commitment Therapy metaphor
In this video, we explore the "Unwelcome Party Guest" metaphor from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), a powerful tool for understanding and managing difficult emotions. Imagine that your mind is a party, and unwelcome guests like anxiety, fear, or sadness keep showing up uninvited. These emotions can be overwhelming, intrusive, and make it hard to enjoy the party.
By using the "Unwelcome Party Guest" metaphor, you can learn to observe and accept these emotions without judgment, and to relate to them in a new and compassionate way. This approach can help you reduce their power and influence over your life, and allow you to focus on the things that truly matter.
Through this video, you'll learn:
-The key components of the "Unwelcome Party Guest" metaphor
-How to identify and observe your own unwelcome guests
-Strategies for accepting and relating to difficult emotions in a new way
-How to use the metaphor to improve your mental health and well-being
If you're struggling with anxiety, stress, or negative emotions, this video is a must-watch. By applying the "Unwelcome Party Guest" metaphor, you can start to build a more fulfilling and meaningful life, even in the face of adversity.
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ABOUT CONTEXTUAL CONSULTING
Contextual Consulting was founded in 2012 by Dr Joe Oliver, a clinical psychologist, and associate professor at University College London. The business was born out of Joe’s deep passion for acceptance and commitment therapy, both in his professional practice and personal life, Joe recognised the immense potential of ACT in facilitating positive transformations and personal growth. A primary goal for him was to disseminate the principles of ACT to a wide audience, enabling more individuals to benefit from its empowering approach.
In recent years, there has been a remarkable surge in global interest and engagement with ACT across various fields and disciplines. This exponential growth reflects the increasing desire for individuals worldwide to deepen their understanding and application of ACT principles in their personal and professional lives.
We’ve grown into a team of presenters, therapists and support staff over the last decade but our goal continues to be the connection of the ACT community through training, supervision and therapy referrals.
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