What Is Therapist Drift?

What Is Therapist Drift?

A growing phenomenon termed therapist drift references a clinician’s tendency to deviate from evidence-based treatment approaches as protocols are often viewed negatively. Some clinician’s regard them as constraining to their practice and artistry by limiting the...
New Year’s Resolutions: The Importance of Values

New Year’s Resolutions: The Importance of Values

It’s a New Year! That means it’s time to think about resolutions, right? Instead, I want to highlight the importance of values. Typically, resolutions refer to setting goals for what you want to achieve this year. Maybe it’s to get that promotion, get fit, get...
ACT Defusion

ACT Defusion

A core process in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is called defusion. It means separating from our thoughts and letting them come and go instead of getting all wrapped up in them. Through defusion, our thoughts no longer have to control our actions or...