In a relationship series that I’ve been teaching, we’ve been using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a primary approach for developing a clear relationship with self. The goal of ACT is is to create a rich and meaningful life, while accepting the pain that inevitably accompanies it. ACT asserts that it is only through…
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The importance of self-acceptance in the relationship with ourselves
This is a continuance of the Free to Be Me Women’s relationship series. Dr. S.O.S. spent the first 8 parts of the series discussing how we build a relationship with God. In this six part series Dr. S.O.S. discusses the dynamics of building a relationship with ourselves. In Part 1 she discussed “self-esteem”; now in…
3 Steps to Acceptance
In my latest presentation for the Women’s Relationship series titled Free to be Me, I am focusing on the relationship with yourself. As I have mentioned, life is about relationships, your relationship with God, yourself and others. In session #5 we are dealing with the relationship of “self”. Last week was “self-talk” and learning the influence that our words have in our lives and choosing to use positive self-talk instead of negative self-talk.
This week, we move to acceptance, which includes learning to accept things about ourselves, situations, and relationships. We often find it very difficult to view ourselves in what we perceive to be a negative light due to the impact of shame, guilt, or fear, but by committing to 3 critical steps we can overcome shame, fear or guilt and it begins with acceptance. Learn what the 3 steps to acceptance are.
4 Steps to Stopping Negative Self-Talk
4 Steps to Stopping Negative Self Talk Relationship Series – Session #4 The words that come from our mouths have the power of curses and blessings. We decide with the words we speak, whether we speak positivity or negativity into our lives. In this presentation, I share how seemingly benign phrases can influence our perception…
Renewing of the Mind, developing a closer relationship with God.
This is presentation #3 from the Relationship Series; Free to Be Me. In this series, Dr. SOS continues her exploration of our core relationships; beginning with our relationship with God. “Renewing of the Mind” focuses on the origins of our self perspectives and provides 3 core steps to renewing your mind and changing any potentially…