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Mat Barbosa, LMHC

@learning-to-bend.bsky.social

Licensed mental health counselor offering counseling services in all of MA and offering helpful (hopefully) information for everyone, everywhere.

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#acceptance #surrender #zen

21.07.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Had a typo. Perfectionist thoughts have me saying delete and repost (since this site doesn't let you edit). Just writing this to exemplify that even a therapist can struggle with obsessive perfectionist thoughts. So yeah--I am human just like all of you. None of us are perfect.

09.06.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Talking about meditation and mindfulness a lot over the last week. Made me thinking of this. This is another of my favorite quotes.

Flip the narrative.

#ACT#mindfulness#wisdom#meditation#perception

09.06.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Along the same lines as one of my favorite quotes from Ghandi--Be the change you wish to see in the world.

#values#ACT#parenting#kindness

25.02.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of my favorite quotes which I learned from one of the many books I've found helpful over the years. That book is Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
#mentalhealth#anger#wisdom#aristotle#emotionalintelligence#quotes

30.01.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing the ACT Matrix I love this tool! The ACT Matrix is a tool created by Kevin Polk, Jerold Hambright, and Mark Webster. This is a template used for sorting out our thoughts and behaviors which helps us conceptualize…

My first "blog" post on my new website. The ACT Matrix is an amazing tool and I wanted to share this with others who might also find it helpful.
#ACT#ACTMatrix#mentalhealth#anxiety#values#meaning#depression

learningtobendcounseling.com/2025/01/18/i...

23.01.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today marks the first day of what is likely to be a very difficult period for lots of people in this country. Here is a quote from a brilliant man that think is helpful to see during difficult times and I share with my clients.
#meaning #coping #perspective #mentalhealth #LGBTQ

20.01.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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