Often, we use the words pain and suffering interchangeably. However, in psychology, they are two different experiences. Understanding the difference is the first step toward taking back control of your life.

How do you define competence? Your answer to this seemingly simple question can have a large impact on how you interpret your achievements.

A "great life," however it looks like for you, should maximize your ratings and satisfaction across many dimensions.

The Choice Point is a simple visual model that helps us recognize the decisions we make moment by moment

Should statements can feel motivating at first, but they often create unnecessary guilt, pressure, or resentment. A powerful way to work with should statements is through a CBT method called the semantic technique. 

Are you doing the thing? If you're not doing the thing, TEAM-CBT interventions can help get you unstuck and move forward.

The just-world hypothesis leads people to believe individuals get what they deserve and deserve what they get. It can offer comfort and predictability but also has a darker side: it can lead to victim-blaming, self-judgment, and a lack of empathy for those who are suffering.

ACCEPTS is one of the most well-known distress tolerance skills taught in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Emotional specificity within CBT proposes that certain classes of appraisals predictably lead to specific classes of emotions.

Core beliefs are deeply held convictions about ourselves, others, and the world. These beliefs act as internal lenses and shape our views.

Cognitive Processing Therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related symptoms.

Operant conditioning is a method of learning in which behaviors are influenced by their consequences: rewards or punishments.

Learned helplessness occurs when individuals repeatedly experience situations beyond their control, causing feelings of powerless.

Behavioral Activation is a powerful intervention for depression that focuses on helping individuals re-engage with meaningful activities.

In ACT, values and goals serve different but complementary functions in shaping a meaningful life. What are yours?