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Title: VIDEO | An Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Metaphor
Post by: united for now on November 13, 2012, 04:10:12 AM
When I watched this video, I found so many similarities to what many of us struggle with. I'm hoping for some feedback.

What do you get from this story?


Date: Jan-2011(https://bpdfamily.com/book-covers/spacer.gif)Minutes: 4:20
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Metaphor


Title: Re: Wanting input from others
Post by: Wanda on November 13, 2012, 01:02:33 PM
THis is so good because it is true i use to consume my time with my BPD, and worry how others will act or will think of my BPD. i was so consumed i didn't see this other side of him.

now my eyes are open and things aren't so bad, he doesn't act out as much due to me doing what i need to do and letting him be himself.  i let go of what could of been and just accepted what is, and i changed what i could and due to that things started changing.

my husband is still annoying and irritating but i see it in a differnt way... .it was a good video.


Title: Re: Wanting input from others
Post by: united for now on November 14, 2012, 02:36:01 PM
I like how it shows our fears as demons that we allow to control us. And how making that change to regain control won't feel good, and that it will be scary.



Title: Re: Wanting input from others
Post by: iluminati on November 14, 2012, 03:01:20 PM
Good video.  Actually reminded me of a very similar incident with my BPDw's friend, and how she tried to dominate the attention of anyone she spoke to.  I used a similar tack to this video, and it worked out well. :)


Title: Re: Wanting input from others
Post by: waverider on November 14, 2012, 08:18:07 PM
Anyone know anything about ACT? My partners is going to see a T next week with a view to doing this


Title: Re: Wanting input from others
Post by: united for now on November 14, 2012, 09:02:16 PM
Yes... .I know a LOT about ACT  :)

It is a fantastic program that has a lot of empirical support showing good effect sizes that are maintained even after treatment stops.