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ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT for Burnout will show you how to move out of the burnout cycle, reconnect with meaningful aspects of your work, and make lasting changes.

2024

Debbie Sorensen

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Debbie Sorensen

Why I Stopped Praising My Kids for Hard Work — Debbie Sorensen, PhD

Recently, parenting experts recommend praising children for hard work instead of stable character traits. But is there a downside to that?

7 min readFeb 1, 2024

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Why I Stopped Praising My Kids for Hard Work — Debbie Sorensen, PhD

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Debbie Sorensen

Burnout is not your fault, and you CAN do something about it!

I am a psychologist who has experienced burnout. Years ago, when I was working on a medical team in a hospital, I went through a…

5 min readJan 19, 2024

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Burnout is not your fault, and you CAN do something about it!

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Debbie Sorensen

So You Want to Cut Back on Alcohol

As a therapist, I have a pretty good pulse on trends in mental health. I pay attention to what people around me — friends, family, therapy…

7 min readNov 3, 2022

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So You Want to Cut Back on Alcohol

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Debbie Sorensen

10 Tips for Managing Anger, Irritability, and Frustration

If you’ve been feeling angry and irritable, you’re not alone. Here are 10 tips for understanding anger and responding effectively!

4 min readApr 4, 2022

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10 Tips for Managing Anger, Irritability, and Frustration

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Debbie Sorensen

Assertive Communication: How to Have Courageous Conversations

Difficult conversations. When emotions run high, it can be hard to speak up for yourself and communicate effectively. Here are some tips!

5 min readApr 28, 2021

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Assertive Communication: How to Have Courageous Conversations

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Debbie Sorensen

Parents: Get Ready for The Summer of Boredom

Summer camps are cancelled, and kids will be at home this summer with nothing much to do while their parents work. Parents, you might be…

6 min readMay 13, 2020

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Parents: Get Ready for The Summer of Boredom

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Debbie Sorensen

Debbie Sorensen

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Clinical Psychologist. Co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock. Author of ACT for Burnout and ACT Daily Journal. www.drdebbiesorensen.com

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