Author: Catherine Saxton-Thompson

Catherine Saxton-Thompson is a South Floridian, wife, mom, beach-lover, ACT therapist & coach. She sees people in her international practice, Wholehearted Life Therapy, where she provides coaching, therapy, and behavioral health consulting, virtually/online, throughout the US and beyond. When she’s not doing teletherapy with a client or working on her latest video or article, she is swimming in the pool, at the beach, snorkeling or swimming in the ocean, or just hanging out with her husband, son and two fur babies, a pup and a kitty. To learn more or schedule a free consultation, contact me at https://wholeheartedlifefl.com

Evening Gratitude Practice

Written on April 22, 2020. Posted in Articles, Blog.

I like this practice because it reminds you of all the little things in your day there are to be grateful for. Having this reminder just before sleep, helps the mind stay with the positive aspects of your day and feel peaceful. I believe it leads to a better and more restful nights’s sleep. I hope you find it helpful. Each...

SELF-COMPASSION: A How-To Guide for Moms (or anyone)

Written on March 27, 2020. Posted in Articles, Blog.

PART 1 OF A STRESS-REDUCTION SERIES FOR MOMS The other day I asked my friend Patty if she was experiencing any side effects from a medication she had recently started. She said “I am feeling more irritable, at times, and tearful… not sure if that’s a side effect or just my life.” To me, that says it all. As moms we...

Helpful Tools to Use During the Self-Isolation and Stress of COVID-19

Written on March 20, 2020. Posted in Articles, Blog.

With the rapidly spreading Coronavirus, increases in stress, anxiety, and depression are an understandable consequence. The entire world feels like one big question mark. We don’t know exactly what to expect and it can feel frightening and overwhelming. There is no one person this hasn’t hit in some very personal way....

4 Tips to Reduce Stress While Doing Every Day Activities

Written on December 16, 2019. Posted in Blog, Videos.

4 Tips to Reduce Stress While Doing Every Day Activities In this video I give 4 tips to reduce stress while doing these every day activities. Reduce stress without spending extra time doing so. If you are interested in learning more about me, you may wish to visit my website WholeheartedLifeFL.com

Intro to ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) – Why I Love ACT

Written on October 7, 2019. Posted in Blog, Videos.

During my quest to improve my life and life satisfaction, I learned about ACT from a dear friend. In this video, I talk about how it has helped me and many others and share a brief metaphor. I hope it sparks your interest in ACT. This is part of my series “Why I Love ACT”. If you are interested in online...

Author: Catherine Saxton-Thompson

Evening Gratitude Practice

SELF-COMPASSION: A How-To Guide for Moms (or anyone)

Helpful Tools to Use During the Self-Isolation and Stress of COVID-19

4 Tips to Reduce Stress While Doing Every Day Activities

Intro to ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) – Why I Love ACT

Articles I’m Featured In

Experts Explain How To Help Your Partner Cope With Loss

Free Therapy and Mental Health Services You Can Access During the Coronavirus Outbreak

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