http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:16:41 GMT bleigh01@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17813 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17813 I don't know if this is related. This thought came to mind, I was with a family last night with a young woman who experiences social anxiety and as the Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:42:22 GMT Maarten Aalberse http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17812 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17812 Lots to say on this, but little time to do this... I find it helpful to explore how they DO the numbing, as well as the context. And to deal with the numbing Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:04:21 GMT Marco http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17811 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17811 Yeah, maybe, but on the other hand, I wouldn't do this unless it is a step towards more value based behavior 'In Real Life' (IRL). I've seen a lot of social Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:57:38 GMT Maarten Aalberse http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17810 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17810 Having folks engage in video conferencing via Skype for instance can be helpful. It can help develop the skill of watching the face of the other in a safe way Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:49:38 GMT Sandra Georgescu http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17809 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17809 & I'm not saying that didactic /skills training does not have it's place. :-)) Gotta watch those frames.... They bounce right back. S On Nov 20, 2009, at 8:55 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:56:02 GMT Sandra Georgescu http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17808 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17808 Hi list & Steve if u know what I'm talking about.... A few years ago, I read this wonderful article by Steve (methinks) where he referenced a study that Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03:37 GMT Sandra Georgescu http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17807 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17807 Thoughts anyone? S http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/13/AR2009111302221.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:42:19 GMT Russ Harris http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17806 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17806 Jean Louis said it well. In my experience there are all sorts of conversational skills that adults may be missing or have under-developed (regardless of Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:46:57 GMT denise psi http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17805 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17805 Hi There   I am looking for something especific to read on ACT and " lack of feelings". Someone using ACT for numbness/dissociation? Any sugestions of Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:21 GMT Matt http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17804 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17804 Hello everyone, Thanks so much for your thoughtful replies. I had had similar questions myself before I posted and was curious to see what people would say. I Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:52 GMT Jen Plumb http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17803 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17803 Interesting discussion so far. My two cents: I agree with Jean-Louis here about looking for the function of the desire for social skills training. And it is Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:35 GMT Marco http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17802 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17802 Yep, good points JL. BTW, cannot 'being present' with a speaker or a loved one ore someone you have a conflict with, be called a social skill? Can mindfulness Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:35 GMT JL Monestès http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17801 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17801 I disagree with “forgetting social skills” as James stated. The only question of social skills training is “what for?”. If the function of social Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:58:28 GMT maria brent http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17800 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17800 Here is a book that some clients of mine have found to be useful: Conversationally Speaking : Tested New Ways to Increase Your Personal and Social Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:57:35 GMT Nico van der Meijden http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17799 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy/message/17799 No need for excuse Marco, it's plain ordinary Dunglish (Dutch English)... Best wishes, Nico