Emotional Flexibility and Acceptance

Metaphors

Eating an Apple

When clients feel stuck comparing their current circumstances to the past, this metaphor gently guides them toward experiencing the present as it is, rather than resisting it by wishing it were something else.

Exercises

Yes and No

Emotional Flexibility (Acceptance)

TEAMS

TEAMS format—an organized approach to helping clients process their internal experiences. TEAMS stands for Thoughts, Emotions, Associations, Memories, and Sensations.

Metaphors

Give Your Mind a Name

This technique helps clients create distance from their internal voice and respond to their thoughts with curiosity and flexibility rather than entanglement.