You can live a more
engaged, present,
and meaningful life.

Use the science of acceptance and commitment
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Welcome. I am Diana. Let me be your psychological flexibility guide.

With acceptance, compassion and committed action you can skillfully adapt to life’s challenges and live more aligned with your values. Apply the science of acceptance and commitment training (ACT), the wisdom of contemplative practice and the power of integrative health to your daily life so that you can live more fully.

When you become psychologically flexible, you become free to pursue what matters most to you.

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Embrace ACT Daily with Compassion

Are you overwhelmed, exhausted, or burned out?

Are you a high-achiever who’s experiencing dissatisfaction with life?

Are you a leader, parent, or coach who needs a fresh perspective?

Are you longing to live well, with purpose and meaning?

We all struggle. ACT with compassion can help:

  • Transform stress and anxiety
  • Grow healthier habits
  • Deepen your relationships
  • Strive for meaningful goals

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Dramatically transform your life in just minutes a day with The Self-Compassion Daily Journal and ACT Daily Journal. Bring psychological flexibility and self-compassion to life, in your life.

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Build Your Psychologically Flexible Organization

I guide groups in becoming more psychologically flexible—so that they can stay present, adapt, and thrive, even during challenging times.

I bridge the science and heart of change to organizations, teams, and leaders.

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Join me online, in-person, or walking (in Santa Barbara, CA) for individual therapy, executive coaching, professional consultation and ACT training. Or take the leap and join me on retreat or at your organization for an evidence-based and powerful corporate training. Give yourself the space and guidance you need to adapt to changing times, unhook from unhelpful patterns, and live well.

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and what you can do to Strive more skillfully!

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Which striving statement best describes you?

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Which statement best describes you?

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