Psychological flexibility means contacting the present moment fully as a conscious human being, and based on what the situation affords, changing or persisting in behavior in the service of chosen values. In this workshop you will learn psychological flexibility. First, you need to know what your values are. We'll help you clarify your most important values. Then we'll teach you tools to act in accordance with your values, even when it is difficult to do so, even when it feels scary, anxiety-provoking or overwhelming. We'll teach you techniques to create a sense of expansiveness within and techniques that enable you to cope with difficult feelings, while you continue to actively pursue the life you want to be leading.

Have you ever heard these sayings? "I think therefore I am." "Learn to think for yourself." "Develop your mind." "Think harder." Our society teaches us that thinking is the ultimate human ability. We are encouraged to think logically and to think positively. Of course, thinking skills are very important. But there's more to you than your thoughts! In this workshop you will learn how to connect with that part of you that is separate from your thoughts, a part of you that's able to observe your mind in action, and is able to notice your mind's habitual and sometimes self-sabotaging patterns. This is your observing self. In this workshop, you will learn ways to utilize your observing self and develop psychological flexibility. You will learn to free yourself from the limitations that come from your thinking mind. 

 

Christine Allison served as Program Director of WINGS Foundation from 2000-2004.  In addition to overseeing the WINGS program, she facilitated two weekly WINGS support groups, made presentations through the WINGS Speakers' Bureau, and co-authored Survivors' Guide to Healing.  Christine then worked for Mental Health America of Colorado providing leadership, empowerment and advocacy training and support to mental health consumers. Christine holds Master's degrees in Clinical Counseling and Sociology. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and currently works as a therapist in private practice and as a clinician with Metro Crisis Hotline.  Christine's website is www.ChristineAllisonTherapy.com.