Mat Barbosa, LMHC
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Mat Barbosa, LMHC
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Licensed mental health counselor offering counseling services in all of MA and RI and offering helpful (hopefully) information for everyone, everywhere.
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#acceptance #surrender #zen
July 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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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
June 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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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
February 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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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
January 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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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

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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…
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January 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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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
January 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM