Lauren Wall
@laurenhcaf
Lauren Wall
ACT, much like the coaching perspective, is less about “fixing” yourself and more about creating a rich, full life—even with the ups and downs. It’s about saying, “I don’t need everything to be perfect to move forward”
Over sixty years ago, Carl Rogers, a pioneer in psychotherapy research, demonstrated that improvement in therapy was associated with a triad of therapist behaviors: genuineness, accurate empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Irvin D. Yalom • Staring at the Sun
- Therapy is a deeply human encounter that thrives on authenticity, empathy, and presence rather than just technique.
- Therapists must embrace their own vulnerabilities and uncertainties to foster healing relationships.
- The therapeutic relationship is a gift that both parties give and receive, creating a space of growth and self-discovery.
- Each patient’s
The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of T...
Maximize positive adjustment by doing the right things, such as confiding in people close to you or a counselor when you feel emotionally stuck. Appreciate the people around you and ask for help from them when needed. Also, kick yourself back into gear when you are lying, hurting others, or being self-destructive. Finally, be brilliant with the
... See moreJames A. Afremow • The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive
Everyone’s good at everything, and I kind of don’t care. Show me what it looks like when you are bad. Show me how it looks when you get it wrong
Just a moment...
to live with the discomfort of learning is to accept that growth rarely feels good while it’s happening. it usually feels embarrassing, inconvenient, slow. but it also feels alive. it’s the sensation of your mind or body stretching into a new shape, one it doesn’t recognize yet but will soon. and if you can stay with that feeling — if you can let... See more
how to live with the discomfort of learning (instead of running from it)
Why is it easier to try something new when you’re a kid? Why do people stop their extracurriculars after high school or college? Why aren’t like adult swim teams more popular? Why do I feel like it’s too late to learn an instrument? Connecting this idea to ego, the discomfort of trying something new is more manageable when you’re a child. Your ego
... See moreone way to live with the discomfort is to reframe it as evidence. instead of telling yourself “i’m bad at this,” try “i’m inside the process.” the first thought breeds shame and avoidance. the second breeds patience. the language you use with yourself matters because it dictates whether you return to the desk, to the studio, to the practice space.... See more