The Self-Acceptance Project - free 12 week video series

[Before you can make things better, you have to stop making them worse...]

TigerEye- I'm guessing you're in UK? You probably know this already but the CMHT tend to only offer CBT because it's a cheap return in that it's proven to give results over a short time scale. However I believe that deeper, more intense, psychodynamic therapy is necessary to get beneath the issues that cause the thoughts and behaviours that CBT works to change.

My experience of CBT on the NHS wasn't good at all.

I got on a waiting list for a women's charity that offered subsidised therapy. It's worth asking and asking whether any charities offer anything in your area. I'm aware that I'm very lucky. I waited a good few months but it was worth it- I'm now in a weekly group which is absolutely amazing and which I can afford.

Saying that- the Self Acceptance Project is so good I really think it can make a real difference to us.

Good luck with it.

[maria1]

TigerEye- I'm guessing you're in UK? You probably know this already but the CMHT tend to only offer CBT because it's a cheap return in that it's proven to give results over a short time scale. However I believe that deeper, more intense, psychodynamic therapy is necessary to get beneath the issues that cause the thoughts and behaviours that CBT works to change.

My experience of CBT on the NHS wasn't good at all.

I got on a waiting list for a women's charity that offered subsidised therapy. It's worth asking and asking whether any charities offer anything in your area. I'm aware that I'm very lucky. I waited a good few months but it was worth it- I'm now in a weekly group which is absolutely amazing and which I can afford.

Saying that- the Self Acceptance Project is so good I really think it can make a real difference to us.

Good luck with it.

[TigerEye]

Hey Maria1

You're spot on. I won't hijack this thread with more thoughts, I'll start a new thread when I'm ready. Thanks for your advice, I'll start looking to see what else is available in my area. The 'off the shelf' NHS CBT isn't sitting well with me, it feels like they are trying to make me fit one of the packages on offer and I know that isn't enough for me. I immediately found the intellectual level of these videos appealing, I know myself to be understanding driven and the contributor's explanations and exercises really resonate with me, I'm looking forward to exploring the rest of the series.

Thank you.

[seeking balance]

Good bump u[ Clearmind.   

I watched this entire series a few months ago and it was all VERY good.  There are a lot of folks struggling with core self worth issues and this series could be a valuable tool for gaining an "aha" moment and perhaps making some small changes in thought patterns.

All the speakers are quite excellent.

Best,

SB

[Clearmind]

They really are priceless - I'm seeing quite a few threads on Personal Inventory with negative self talk and some holding shame - this series really does hit the right note on exactly what we are trying to move through here.

[Surnia]

Great, I didn't know that are still available... . And yes, I can recommend it too. 

[Surnia]

I just checked it, they are still available  .  You have to sign in with an Email address (you can unsubscribe later). For those who are interested.

[Gidget]

Will watch

[Clearmind]

Hi Everyone

I thought I’d pass this on – it was sent to me from a friend of mine.

A FREE 12-week Video Event Series, beginning Monday, March 4, 2013: The Self-Acceptance Project

Finding Our Sense of Fundamental Worthiness

Enjoy!

Still available. Click link above and scroll to the bottom of page to register your email. You can download them to your smart phone and listen to them whenever.

Certainly well worth the effort.