Rhizome Practice Blog.
Surviving the Holidays with Self-Compassion: Navigating Family, Origins, and Your Chosen Family
In this month’s blog we look at ways of getting what you need from the most “wonderful” time of the year…
Sorry? Who Are You Again? Unmasking Impostor Syndrome.
In this month’s blog we look at Impostor Syndrome - you have it, I have it, nearly everyone has it. But what do we do about it? It may be that ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is the solution we didn’t know we needed.
Time For Some Action: Values + Behaviour = Meaning.
In this month’s blog we look at Values Driven Action in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It’s a biggie, so strap yourself in as we dive into what values-driven-action means in the context of ACT, and how embracing it can lead to a richer, more purposeful life.
No Self Control: How Context Shapes Who You Are.
In this month’s blog I take a look at another of the “essential six” Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) processes: self-as-context.
Reality Bites: How to Love Life Even When It Won’t Love You Back.
In this month’s blog I take a look at acceptance, perhaps the trickiest process to learn in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hooked On Radiation: Conscious Uncoupling From Troublesome Thoughts.
In this month’s blog I take a look at another process of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) called Defusion. Defusion is the capacity to step back or unhook from our thoughts and the narratives that drive those thoughts.
The Future Starts Now - How Being More Present Will Make Your Life Pop!
In this month’s blog I take a look at “present moment awareness” the second of six processes that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) draws upon.
The Value of Values.
In this month’s blog I start a series of articles about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We begin with thinking about the importance of values.
Overthrow Your Inner Dictator!
In this month’s blog I take a look at our Inner Dictator/Bully/Saboteur, who they are, where they came from, and equally importantly, how to topple them from their position of power, not by rising up, but by making space….
New Year, New Boundaries? Part 2.
In this month’s blog I explore some of the ways we can deal with “pushback” from other people when we decide to set boundaries with them.
New Year, New Boundaries?
In this blog post I explore the subject of boundaries, what they are, the different types and how to set them with self and others.
How to Survive the Holiday Season Using Safety Anchors.
Happy Holidays! War isn’t over. In this blog I offer a way of managing the potential Hellscape of the Festive Season, and Late Capitalism in general!
Why Learning to Play Properly May Save Your Life.
In this blog I discuss the importance of play and playing for adults and how this can help you cope with the damaging systems we live under.
Six Ways to Prepare for Your First Therapy Session.
Congratulations! You’ve made contact with a therapist, had that awkward first conversation or email and agreed to meet for your first session. You may not know it, but you’ve just completed the most difficult part of therapy (apart from showing up for your session.) Now what?