Podcast Show Notes

Series 12 Episode 11

Guest: Thomas Tenney

In this episode I talk with Thomas Tenney, Counsellor, Therapeutic Foster Parent and Author of “The weight of Grace’ a parable of compassion, resilience and hope.

We cover:

• How grief, guilt and shame can impact mental health.
• How the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be a helpful model for living a value laden life.
• How presence, acceptance and connection to values can help us discover purpose and meaning again.
• How we can show up and support others in an authentic way.
• The story behind Tom’s book “the weight of grace’ and his work helping people feel seen, understood and less alone.

Useful links:

https://theweightofgrace.com/

https://honorthestruggle.org/

https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Grace-Learning-Carry-Cannot/dp/B0HBJVNB81

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