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Chris McConnell

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Contextual CBT (ACT) therapist and radical mindfulness skills trainer working in private practice in Dublin.

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‘Everyone thinks I’m fine’: Making sense of ‘high-functioning’ depression in therapy. Dr Angelina Archer, Chartered Psychologist and @BPSOfficial Associate Fellow, on a presentation where symptoms can exist beneath sustained performance. bps.org.uk/psychologist/e…


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⚠️ This study systematically evaluates the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in reducing self-injurious thoughts and behaviours (SITBs), such as suicide ideation, suicide attempts, self-harm, and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). buff.ly/wc7PSP2


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Just published with Matt Furnell and James Elander. Our study investigated how incorporating wisdom-based practices can enhance the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions for certain personality profiles @DerbyUniPress @DerbyUniPsych mdpi.com/2227-9032/13/2…

Van_Gordon_W's tweet image. Just published with Matt Furnell and James Elander. Our study investigated how incorporating wisdom-based practices can enhance the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions for certain personality profiles
@DerbyUniPress @DerbyUniPsych
mdpi.com/2227-9032/13/2…

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Being highly self-critical is bad for your health. When we're at war w/ ourselves or parts of ourselves, our threat detection system is in a constant state of activation, which leads to increased stress levels, which are linked to a range of negative health outcomes.


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Thriving in mid-life isn't necessarily about changing your life circumstances. It's about connecting with inner qualities you may have lost touch with. Here's how to get started. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-we…


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You’re not just one thing. 🌟 In ACT, we challenge the myth of the 'Big I'—the global identity we cling to. You’re a mix of unique, intricate little 'i's. 💡 When that inner critic speaks up, remind yourself: You’re so much more. #ACT #Mindfulness #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy


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Willingness doesn’t mean liking it. It means saying yes to discomfort when it’s in service of something that matters.

StevenCHayes's tweet image. Willingness doesn’t mean liking it. It means saying yes to discomfort when it’s in service of something that matters.

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Stress and self-criticism don’t define you. 🌪️ Slow down, be mindful, and show yourself kindness. Self-compassion is a game-changer for navigating life’s challenges. 🌟 #Mindfulness #SelfCare #StressRelief #MentalHealth #Compassion


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Get your autistic health passport ▸ lttr.ai/Acxtx #AutisticBurnout #Neurodivergence #Autism

actofliving's tweet image. Get your autistic health passport
▸ lttr.ai/Acxtx

#AutisticBurnout #Neurodivergence #Autism

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New article is live: "The Six Hidden Yearnings That Control Your Life." You can read it in full here: stevenchayes.com/the-six-hidden…

StevenCHayes's tweet image. New article is live: "The Six Hidden Yearnings That Control Your Life." You can read it in full here: stevenchayes.com/the-six-hidden…

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In this discussion, Paul Gilbert, Chris Germer, Daniel Ellenberg, and I dive deep into the challenges facing men today and why compassion—both for self and others—is the missing key to resilience and connection. Check out the full conversation here: youtube.com/live/tJtx9oZcp…

StevenCHayes's tweet image. In this discussion, Paul Gilbert, Chris Germer, Daniel Ellenberg, and I dive deep into the challenges facing men today and why compassion—both for self and others—is the missing key to resilience and connection. Check out the full conversation here: youtube.com/live/tJtx9oZcp…

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New article is live: How To Be Smarter When You're Feeling Depressed. You can read it here: stevenchayes.com/how-to-be-smar…

StevenCHayes's tweet image. New article is live: How To Be Smarter When You're Feeling Depressed. You can read it here: stevenchayes.com/how-to-be-smar…

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Just out now in @NatRevPsych “Compassion as a transdiagnostic target to reduce mental health symptoms and promote well-being" nature.com/articles/s4415…


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Notice the stream, and place any thoughts, feelings, or sensations on the leaves and let them gently float down the stream. Take 5 minutes to try the exercise 👉 pxl.to/leaves?utm_cam… #defusion #ACT #mindfulness

actofliving's tweet image. Notice the stream, and place any thoughts, feelings, or sensations on the leaves and let them gently float down the stream.

Take 5 minutes to try the exercise 👉 pxl.to/leaves?utm_cam…

#defusion #ACT #mindfulness

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Great to speak with Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry about #purpose on the Life’s Dirty Little Secrets podcast. lifesdirtylittlesecretspodcast.com/episodes/secre…


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Closure is a myth. Grief doesn't evaporate—it waxes and wanes. The purpose of grief is not to cause pain. It's to keep memories of loved ones alive and remind us to make the most of our time. Moving forward after loss is not about erasing sorrow. It's about gaining perspective.

AdamMGrant's tweet image. Closure is a myth. Grief doesn't evaporate—it waxes and wanes.

The purpose of grief is not to cause pain. It's to keep memories of loved ones alive and remind us to make the most of our time.

Moving forward after loss is not about erasing sorrow. It's about gaining perspective.

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Here are 4 ways to regulate emotions that can lead to better long-term mental, physical, and social health. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pullin…


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EXPERIENTIAL, DIDACTIC, and DIALECTIC How to Build an Integrative Therapeutic Stance in ACT and Process-Based Therapies New online course on December 3 & 10 (9am-1pm, US Pacific Time). More information: languageasintervention.com/1341-2/


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Kindness benefits both individuals and organizations. So why don’t more people prioritize it and reap the rewards? psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-un…


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