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I wanted to share a complete family support system we have started offering at our practice for neurodivergent families.

This model is divided into 4 pillars and is designed to support families from toddlers to teenagers:
Pillar 1-Designing home systems
Pillar 2-Child and Adolescent Executive Functioning
Pillar 3-Restorative sleep
Pillar 4-Educational Advocacy and classroom design

Please reach out if interested for more information. You can also visit: https://www.guidingbehavior.com/skills-based-treatment-support/parenting-skills-support.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people develop greater acceptance and flexibility in their lives. It is a relatively new approach to therapy, but it has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.

ACT is based on the idea that people suffer when they try to control or avoid difficult thoughts and feelings. When we try to suppress or change our thoughts, we often end up feeling worse. ACT teaches people to accept their thoughts and feelings as they are, and to focus on what they can control, which is their own actions.

ACT is a six-step process that involves:

Contact with the present moment. ACT teaches people to be mindful of the present moment, and to accept their thoughts and feelings as they are.

Acceptance of thoughts and feelings. ACT teaches people to accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment, even if they are unpleasant.

Defusion. ACT teaches people to decouple their thoughts from their emotions. This means that they can learn to observe their thoughts without getting caught up in them.

Values clarification. ACT helps people clarify their values, which are the things that are most important to them in life.

Committed action. ACT helps people develop a plan of action to achieve their values.

Monitoring and self-evaluation. ACT helps people track their progress and make adjustments as needed.

ACT is a powerful tool for helping people live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, ACT may be a good option for you.

Here are some of the benefits of ACT:

Increased acceptance and flexibility. ACT helps people develop greater acceptance of themselves and their experiences. This can lead to a more flexible and adaptable approach to life.

Reduced stress and anxiety. ACT can help people reduce stress and anxiety by helping them to accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Increased self-awareness. ACT can help people become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This can lead to a greater understanding of themselves and their motivations.

Improved relationships. ACT can help people improve their relationships by helping them to communicate more effectively and to be more present with their loved ones.

Increased motivation. ACT can help people increase their motivation to make changes in their lives by helping them to identify their values and to develop a plan of action to achieve them.

If you are interested in learning more about ACT, there are a number of resources available online and in your local community. You can find ACT therapists in your community here: https://contextualscience.org/civicrm/profile%3Fgid%3D17%2526reset%3D1%2526force%3D1.

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Hey everyone, check out our new adult executive functioning skills group offering on our website! https://www.guidingbehavior.com/events/executive-function-skill-building

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