Episode 44: Your Access to Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Jennifer Gregg
Unlock the power of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to transform your emotional well-being and find peace amidst life's challenges. Join host Kathy Washburn and renowned psycho-oncologist Dr. Jennifer Gregg as they delve into the compelling intersection of mental health and cancer psychology. Discover how ACT's innovative approach can help manage fear, anxiety, and traumatic emotions, allowing you to shift behaviors and embrace a value-driven life.
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Gregg shares her journey into psycho-oncology and how ACT's principles can be applied to everyday struggles, from dealing with cancer to managing personal relationships. She offers insights on breaking free from the constraints of emotional discomfort and using psychological flexibility to navigate life's uncertainties. Learn practical strategies for aligning your actions with personal values and creating meaningful change despite life's adversities.
Whether you're a cancer patient, a caregiver, or anyone seeking personal growth, this episode provides invaluable tools for enhancing psychological wellness. Tune in to explore the depths of human resilience and empowerment through acceptance and commitment therapy—your path to living a fuller, more intentional life awaits.
In this episode, Kathy and Dr. Gregg discuss:
Origins and Motivation in Psycho-Oncology
Concept and Growth of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Common Emotional Patterns that Hinder Psychological Well-being
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approach
Role and Impact of Values in ACT
Psychological Flexibility
Supporting Others Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Timestamps:
00:00 Fitting Approach for Cancer Support
06:13 Discovering ACT Therapy Epiphany
07:08 Unsophisticated Student's Bold Initiative
10:26 Managing Feelings Shapes Human Behavior
14:47 Embracing Vulnerability and Loss of Control
18:58 Facing Fears and Avoidance
22:21 Balancing Aspirations and Reactions
26:05 Being a Thoughtful Partner
27:54 Rediscovering Self After Lost Identity
33:02 Facing Fear with Purpose
36:20 "Managing Fear: Retake Control"
40:38 "ACT: Emphasizing Values Through Flexibility"
42:20 "Defining Values: Living Bravely"
46:55 In-the-Moment Reflection
49:06 Supporting Friends Through Hard Times
52:53 "Embracing the Pause"
If Dr. Gregg was a pill, what effect would she want to have on someone?
Thinking with intention and not reactivity
More About Dr. Jennifer Gregg
Jennifer Gregg is a California-licensed psychologist, author, professor, and trainer. She has a PhD in clinical psychology and specializes in psycho-oncology. She studies, delivers, and trains therapists around the world in the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to coping with cancer, end-of-life, and grief.
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