Today, we will hear from Dr. Michael Keesler from Fox and Fern Mental Health to learn about acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). This year more than ever, we are in situations beyond our control and ACT works to cultivate psychological flexibility so that we can control our thoughts and emotions. Listen to this episode to learn about how we can live harmoniously with our thoughts by incorporating ACT therapy in our lives.

Dr. Keesler is a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist practicing in Greater Philadelphia. He is affiliated with both Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania, but owns and operates his own practice: Fox and Ferns Mental Health. Though classically trained in neuropsychological evaluation, the 2020 pandemic has seen more and more of Dr. Keesler's work shifting away from forensic and clinical assessment and more into talk therapy as the demand is ever increasing. Dr. Keesler identifies as an "act" therapist.

To find out more about Fox and Fern Mental Health, visit: https://foxferns.com/

Resources mentioned by Dr. Keesler:

"The Reality Slap" by Russ Harris

To learn about self compassion, visit: www.self-compassion.org