Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Send us a textJoin Dave and Greg as they cover yet another holiday…Kwanzaa!!! Listen as they discuss the origins, traditions, and every day insightful values associated with Kwanza that can be assimilated into our own daily life throughout the year. (Yes I spelled Kwanzaa two different ways and yes they are both correct, find out why)Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a textTarot has been described as “the universe in 78 cards” and in a lot of ways we think that is true. The symbols, and archetypes portrayed in the deck speak to who and what we are. Join Dave and Greg as the discuss the imagery, history, and potential therapeutic value in the enigmatic tarot cards.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a textAs the holidays approach and things become increasingly busy and stressful, you may find yourself hitting a wall…Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the signs, symptoms, and coping strategies for burnout.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a textWhen asked about his horrific crimes Holmes would say that “he was born with the devil in him” HH Holmes is widely regarded as Americas first serial killer. His house of horrors, or “murder castle” would shock the world of late 19th century America with unimaginable cruelty and disregard for humanity. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the rise and fall of Henry Howard Holmes. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a textThe lens in which we look at the world goes a long way in determining the quality of our life. For some those lenses are called cognitive distortions. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the history, provide examples, and offer alternative ways of thinking.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a textEver have that feeling of difficulty recalling an artist, or an actor? You resist to look it up to reassure yourself that your memory isn’t “slipping”. Why? What’s the fear? What happens if your memory starts to fail you? What is lost? Now imagine what it would feel like if that was progressive, and permanent and you were looking towards a future of forgetting your experiences, family, and ultimately yourself. Join Dave and Greg as the discuss the insidious nature of Dementia.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a textAchieving beyond the norm, giving life to something other than themselves. Looking at the chaos in the world and accepting that whatever happens good or bad I’m going to stick to my path. These are just some of the attributes of a hero. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the hero’s journey, and uncover a framework for a life impervious to anxiety and depression, simply by welcoming it, encouraging it, and not letting it be a factorSupport the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a textHero’s and Villains typically have the same origin story, a trauma occurs and the subsequent choices create a positive or a negative figure. In light of our final Halloween season installment we are going to focus on the villain. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss mental health representation in modern horror figures. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a textAs a part of the month long celebration of spooky episodes we discuss Washington Irving’s 1820 short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the themes, its connection to urban legends, social anxieties, and more. Let us read this classic tale so you don’t have to.Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Send us a textEd and Lorraine Warren are legends in the world of paranormal investigation. If there were claims of otherworldly activity somehow the couple would be involved. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss their famous cases, their interesting relationship, and of course the heavy criticism. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist’s Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/