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Jun 2024
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy w/Dr. ...

Josh Fletcher and Drew Linsalata
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Send us Fan Mail The principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are heard in every episode of disordered. Whenever you hear Drew or Josh talk about acceptance or allowing or surrendering and moving THROUGH anxiety rather than resisting it ... you are hearing elements of ACT. This week we're a bit banged up - Josh is traveling and Drew has the f ... Show More
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