What comes to mind when you hear the word “acceptance?” Maybe it’s the idea of making peace with something or taking it as-is. For some readers, this concept might feel threatening or lead to questions of accountability.

Unlock the power of journaling through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach! In this post, we explore how guided journal prompts can help identify and challenge negative thought patterns, reframe unhelpful beliefs, and cultivate healthier emotional responses. From tracking automatic thoughts to developing coping strategies, these prompts provide practical ways to boost self-awareness and mental resilience.

Let’s be honest…in the midst of a panic attack, it’s difficult to feel gratitude for the protective function. Instead, you may find yourself very literally itching to avoid the discomfort and begging to retreat somewhere safe — or you may feel so overwhelmed that fleeing for safety isn’t a possibility. Though an explanation for what’s really happening may not fix the panic symptoms, it can encourage conscious awareness that the symptoms will not last forever — and are not putting you in any further harm.