Hello, I am Cristina Wood

If you often feel anxious, doubt yourself or struggle with your confidence, this group could be a great way to get the support and tools you need to make meaningful changes in your life.

In this group, we will be using acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT for short. It's a powerful, proven approach that helps you manage difficult thoughts and emotions. While learning how to take action towards the life you truly want, instead of getting stuck in worry or self-doubt, you will learn how to move forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.

Over the course of six weeks, we will work together to build practical skills for management. anxiety, quieting that inner critic and increasing your sense of self-worth. You will discover how to let go of the things that hold you back and start living more in line with your values and goals.

6 PM - 7:30 PM

What is ACT?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a relatively new form of therapy which helps you relate differently to your anxious feelings, depressed moods, worrying mind, self-defeating behaviors, and/or anything else that causes you problems.
The aim of ACT is to help to address these thoughts and behaviors so you can have the life you want.

What do you mean by acceptance and commitment?

Acceptance refers to bringing an open and willing attitude to all internal experiences; thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, memories – even those which are uncomfortable. It does not mean resigning yourself to your circumstances or giving in to where pain usually leads. Commitment means actively working on what you truly care about, even when pain is present.

Why would I want to accept painful internal experiences?

There is a growing body of research which suggests that attempts to suppress or control internal experiences can make them worse and lead to the kinds of problems people seek therapy for.

What can I expect?

This will be a confidential, interactive group comprised of short educational components, group discussions and lots of experiential exercises. All of us can conceptualize acceptance, but it’s hard to put it into practice. That’s where experiential exercises come into play. We will use mindfulness strategies as our primary tool for relating to depression and anxiety. Mindfulness means “Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” – Jon Kabat Zinn, 1994. You’ll be asked to practice some skills at home and do some brief reading between meetings. You will benefit more if you do your best to attend all six meetings.

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Here are some of the topics we are going to explore and practice:

1. Developing Acceptance:

   • ACT encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than resist them. This acceptance creates a nurturing environment where individuals can engage with their struggles compassionately, reducing the impact of anxiety on their lives.

2. Enhancing Psychological Flexibility:

   • Through ACT, individuals learn to effectively manage their thoughts and emotions and respond to them in a way that is conducive to well-being, rather than being controlled by them. This increased flexibility enables a more balanced and adaptable approach to life’s challenges.

3. Fostering Mindfulness:

   • Mindfulness is an integral component of ACT. It allows individuals to connect with the present moment fully, enabling them to break free from the grip of anxiety and engage more fully with life.

4. Clarifying Values:

   • ACT aids individuals in identifying their core values, enabling them to make decisions and take actions that are in line with what is truly important to them, thereby facilitating a more fulfilled and meaningful life.

5. Promoting Committed Action:

   • By focusing on value-driven actions, ACT supports individuals in cultivating a life of meaning and purpose, even in the presence of pain and anxiety. This emphasis on committed action provides a pathway to lasting change and enhanced quality of life.

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01/06/2025

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Facilitator

Hello I am Cristina Wood, For the last 18 years I have been witenessing transformations through group therapy settings. The support it provides and the connection within group members has helped inumerous clients to feel supported and able to move forward in their lives with resilience and purpose. This group will help you with tools to live a meaningful and fullfilling life.

Cristina Wood, LMFT

Founder / Psychotherapist



I believe that we already have inside us, everything we need to accomplish anything we want to in our lives. We have the ability – in the middle of complete despair – to link ourselves with that little flame in our heart that fuels our soul and connects us with LIFE. The process can be challenging, but it is rewarding and enriching. It sets us free, makes us stronger, and gives us the power to move in the direction of a life full of possibilities. 🙂