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Go Like an Owl: Cognitive Defusion
As dusk blankets the Appalachian forest in a cloak of twilight, the eastern screech owl takes to the skies, a shadow flitting gracefully through the trees. With wings outstretched, it glides silently, its rounded feathers absorbing any sound, allowing it to navigate the dense thicket with remarkable stealth. The soft rustle of leaves below is barely a whisper against the backdrop of chirping crickets and distant rustling of small mammals in the underbrush. Its plumage—a blend
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Jun 164 min read


Acceptance: Awareness of What Is
Nestled in the serene embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains, imagine a clear lake capturing the essence of tranquility. Its surface, smooth as glass, mirrors the vibrant hues of the sky above—a brilliant blue interspersed with wispy, white clouds that drift lazily overhead. As the sun bathes the landscape in warm gold, the lake shimmers lightly, transforming into a canvas that reflects the ever-changing palette of the heavens. Surrounding the lake, the tall trees stand sentinel
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May 73 min read


Using Your Values to Navigate Life
The Polaris star, often referred to as the North Star, glimmers in the vast tapestry of the night sky—a sentinel of the heavens. Its...
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Jun 6, 20252 min read


Why Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
In the heart of the forest, a tree stands tall, anchoring its roots deeply in the rich, dark soil. Clusters of vibrant green leaves bask...
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May 23, 20253 min read


Working with Overwhelm
Once when I was little, I was at the beach with my family. We were wading in the shallows when suddenly the sand washed out beneath our...
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May 17, 20241 min read


The Rabbit's Tail
As we prepare to close up the year of the rabbit in the Chinese calendar, I am opening up a new practice called "White Rabbit Counseling"....
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Dec 28, 20231 min read
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