If you've ever felt like you're either frantic productivity or completely burnt out, waiting for pressure to force you into action, you're not alone. In this post, we look at Jamie, a client who struggles with inconsistent limits which impact her natural smarts and talents. As we explore Schema Therapy's Impaired Limits domain, we look at how healing starts with reframing limits as self-respect, not punishment.

Introduction You've most likely heard of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT is a cousin of CBT. It has history rooted in behavioural therapies (1970s) and relational frame theory (80s & 90s). For a comprehensive suggested history, this article is worth exploring. In my earlier years of practice (circa late 2000s), I have found that many clients enjoy the relatively straightforward, goal-smashing, go-getting style that CBT offers. You

The Big 'D' and why can't I make it go away forever? Depression itself is difficult enough - time to name and game!