EPISODE 44

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Unlock the power of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to transform your emotional well-being and find peace amidst life’s challenges. Join host Kathy Washburn and renowned psycho-oncologist Dr. Jennifer Gregg as they delve into the compelling intersection of mental health and cancer psychology. Discover how ACT’s innovative approach can help manage fear, anxiety, and traumatic emotions, allowing you to shift behaviors and embrace a value-driven life.


In this enlightening episode, Dr. Gregg shares her journey into psycho-oncology and how ACT’s principles can be applied to everyday struggles, from dealing with cancer to managing personal relationships. She offers insights on breaking free from the constraints of emotional discomfort and using psychological flexibility to navigate life’s uncertainties. Learn practical strategies for aligning your actions with personal values and creating meaningful change despite life’s adversities.


Whether you’re a cancer patient, a caregiver, or anyone seeking personal growth, this episode provides invaluable tools for enhancing psychological wellness. Tune in to explore the depths of human resilience and empowerment through acceptance and commitment therapy—your path to living a fuller, more intentional life awaits.

In this episode, Kathy and Dr. Gregg discuss:

  • Origins and Motivation in Psycho-Oncology
  • Concept and Growth of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Common Emotional Patterns that Hinder Psychological Well-being
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approach
  • Role and Impact of Values in ACT
  • Psychological Flexibility
  • Supporting Others Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Timestamps

00:00 Fitting Approach for Cancer Support

06:13 Discovering ACT Therapy Epiphany

07:08 Unsophisticated Student’s Bold Initiative

10:26 Managing Feelings Shapes Human Behavior

14:47 Embracing Vulnerability and Loss of Control

18:58 Facing Fears and Avoidance

22:21 Balancing Aspirations and Reactions

26:05 Being a Thoughtful Partner

27:54 Rediscovering Self After Lost Identity

33:02 Facing Fear with Purpose

36:20 “Managing Fear: Retake Control”

40:38 “ACT: Emphasizing Values Through Flexibility”

42:20 “Defining Values: Living Bravely”

46:55 In-the-Moment Reflection

49:06 Supporting Friends Through Hard Times

52:53 “Embracing the Pause”

More About Dr. Jennifer Gregg

  • Visit Dr. Gregg’s website
  • Order the The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook: Cope with Emotional Pain, Connect with What Matters, and Transform Your Life
    Jennifer Gregg is a California-licensed psychologist, author, professor, and trainer.  She has a PhD in clinical psychology and specializes in psycho-oncology.  She studies, delivers, and trains therapists around the world in the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to coping with cancer, end-of-life, and grief.

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