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.  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.  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.  

Resources for this episode:

Harris, R. (2017). I’m Learning Act – animated learning. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9QzmoT6EJdrlZ3UyEwRg6PgksNKd8Ci

Hayes, S.C.,  Sthosahl, K.D., & Wilson, K.G. (1999). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An experiential approach to behavior change. Guilford Press.

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