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» Define psychological flexibility » Explore how to apply psychological flexibility » Identify the shortcut question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Review the cognitive triad -Identify ways to teach the following cognitive behavioral skills in group -ABC-DEs, Cognitive Restructuring, Unhooking, Psychological Flexibility Matrix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overcoming hoarding, a mental disorder recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, requires more than pop psychology and a 30-gallon garbage bag. In the new book Conquer the Clutter, social worker Elaine Birchall, founder of the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition, and co-author Suzanne Cronkwright, provide practical strategies for regaining control. You can find Elaine at https://www.hoarding.ca to learn more and to buy her book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

~ Review the basics of psychodynamics ~ Phenomenological reality (autobiography) ~ Transference ~ Compare and contrast (are you safe now?) ~ Creating PACER safety and Mindfulness of the Present Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore why it is important to envision a rich and meaningful life Identify how to envision a rich and meaningful life Learn how to set goals to achieve that rich and meaningful life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

• Define vulnerabilities • Identify some of the most common vulnerabilities • Their effects • Ways to prevent them - Note: Each of the vulnerabilities has its own presentation. This section is designed to give you an overview and get you thinking about possible small changes that might have a big impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindfulness Overview - Differentiate between mindLESSness and mindFULness - Understand where mindLESSness came from - Define mindFULness - Explore ways mindFULness can help - Reduce emotional and physical distress and pain - Improve sleep - Improve Relationships - Explore activities that will help you - Become truly aware of your feelings, wants and needs - Develop skills that will help you observe, describe and participate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Review how tolerance develops Discuss the impact of addictive substances and behaviors on the brain and body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Review how tolerance develops Discuss the impact of addictive substances and behaviors on the brain and body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Types of Motivation * Motivation is essential for change * Motivation helps you identify why it is worth the effort to make a change * Motivation helps you keep going when the going gets tough * Change can be hard and uncomfortable * Motivation is different for different goals » Changing people, places and things « Motivation may decrease over time unless you actively maintain it * Going to meetings or counseling * Placing a priority on adequate quality sleep and stress management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore physical, affective, cognitive, environmental and relational triggers for both distress and happiness and discuss ways of mitigating the negative and enhancing the positive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enhancing Hardiness and Resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Trauma can enhance feelings of disconnectedness, helplessness and anxiety. - Trauma impacts people emotionally, mentally, physically, interpersonally, occupationally - By helping people develop trauma resiliency we can assist them in preventing PTSD after a trauma and breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary ~ Anger is a natural emotion. It is designed to alert people that there MIGHT be a problem. ~ When people are vulnerable or learned maladaptive ways of dealing with anger or simply never learned healthy coping skills they can experience anger management problems ~ Excessive anger negatively impacts people emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, occupationally, legally and spiritually. ~ Effective anger management involves preventing vulnerabilities, being aware of and working on “sensitive areas” or “threat areas,” preventing anger whenever possible and developing immediate coping responses to deal with it when it occurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary ~ Supportive interventions are necessary to help people radically accept their feelings and situation and get into their wise mind. ~ Solution-focused interventions will help them address the situation and start moving forward to break the distress cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Dr. Lindsay Weisner. Author of "Ten Steps To Finding Happy: A Guide to Permanent Satisfaction." The book is available for pre-order at: https://amzn.to/2wmCTcU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary - Schema are lenses through which we predict and interpret situations - They are only as good as the knowledge and understanding of the situation - Schema often need to be altered as we gain new information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Learn about bariatric surgery - Explore reasons for the surgery and increase in popularity - Identify the psychosocial outcomes of bariatric surgery - Identify common presenting issues in persons seeking bariatric surgery - Explore current recommendations for assessment protocols and presurgical preparation for bariatric surgery - Identify postoperative mental and physical health issues which may occur and need to be addressed Types of Bariatric Surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary • There are many unknowns with the current coronavirus situation • The flu is widespread and catastrophic for tens of thousands of people in the US each year and we do not panic. • High levels of stress and anxiety however will reduce immunity and make people more susceptible to all types of illnesses • Steps to reduce anxiety • Get accurate information • Limit your exposure to negative media • Practice mindful acceptance of your reactions • Use belly breathing to help de-escalate the physical anxiety reactions • Identify proactive, positive ways to cope with the situation • Regularly evaluate your beliefs against the FACTS at that time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coronavirus, election anxiety and financial stress is getting to people right now. This is the audio version of a three part series just released on YouTube on dealing with that stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices