Feel in control (ACT II)
A 5 x week programme supporting you to learn how to soothe fear, guilt and shame - key exercises and journal work to support large scale emotional growth.
Regaining emotional control - ACT 2
Disclaimer
What's included in this section
Staying away from our ex (in body and mind )
'Cold Turkey' why it is psychologically required
Why we need to create boundaries
Rescue Planning: Beating the urge to contact your abusive ex.
Using people to give you strength
Summary
Key Learning Summary
Journalling Prompts
Progress
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The FOGS... intro
Key Learning: How we lost emotional control
Key learning: 'My Old Friends' a key therapeutic tool
The benefits of mastering our emotions
Key Learning: Ways NOT to manage emotions
Progress
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Fear as a friend
Key Learning: Understanding Fear After Leaving an Abuser
How to spot when fear has arrived
Feel the fear and do it anyway
Soothing Fear - as an old friend
Journalling Exercise: Soothing Fear
Meditation: Soothing breathing
Managing triggered trauma
When do I need therapy?
Summary
Journal Prompts
Key Learning
Progress
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Introducing Obligation
Key Learning: Understanding Obligation After Leaving an Abuser
Obligation comes in many forms
Obligation - not a very smart old friend
Getting obligation to fight FOR us!
Soothing Obligation
KEY Exercise: Soothing 'My Old Friend, obligation'
Examples of Rewriting Unhelpful Obligations
Summary
Journal Prompts
Key Learning summary
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Guilt & Shame - Introduction
Key Learning: Understanding Guilt and Shame After Leaving an Abuser
When shame is thrown at us
Soothing Shame and Guilt with acceptance
Soothing Shame and Guilt with forgiveness
Exercise: Self-compassionate letter of forgiveness
Soothing Guilt and Shame - self compassion
KEY Exercise: Soothing 'My Old Friend, shame'
Summary
Meditation: Soothing distress through self-compassion
Key Learning Summary