<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode, I introduce listeners to Acceptance and Commitment Training as a way to cope with the challenges of dealing with anxiety, stress, and frustration. &amp;nbsp;I talk about the process and strategies of accepting challenging events that happen, and identify a few simple ways to defuse (distance oneself) from them. &amp;nbsp;This is part one of a series of episodes designed to help reduce the negative impacts that stress and anxiety have on a parent, or anyone who is, well - human, and deals with such emotions. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Resources for this episode:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Harris, R. (2017). I’m Learning Act – animated learning. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9QzmoT6EJdrlZ3UyEwRg6PgksNKd8Ci&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Hayes, S.C., &amp;nbsp;Sthosahl, K.D., &amp;amp; Wilson, K.G. (1999). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An experiential approach to behavior change. Guilford Press.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Voiceover courtesy of Voice Changer Plus 5.06 by ARF Software, Inc., available on Apple IoS or Google Play.&lt;/p&gt;
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This episode, I introduce listeners to Acceptance and Commitment Training as a way to cope with the challenges of dealing with anxiety, stress, and frustration. &nbsp;I talk about the process and strategies of accepting challenging events that happen, and identify a few simple ways to defuse (distance oneself) from them. &nbsp;This is part one of a series of episodes designed to help reduce the negative impacts that stress and anxiety have on a parent, or anyone who is, well - human, and deals with such emotions. &nbsp;
 
Resources for this episode:
 
Harris, R. (2017). I’m Learning Act – animated learning. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9QzmoT6EJdrlZ3UyEwRg6PgksNKd8Ci
 
Hayes, S.C., &nbsp;Sthosahl, K.D., &amp; Wilson, K.G. (1999). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An experiential approach to behavior change. Guilford Press.
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Voiceover courtesy of Voice Changer Plus 5.06 by ARF Software, Inc., available on Apple IoS or Google Play.

Views from the Cliff: Raising Your Special Needs Adult

Getting your ACT Together - Part 1

Getting your ACT Together - Part 1

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