Ross G. White
@rossgwhite.com
Professor of Clinical Psychology @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.
Founder of Strive2Thrive Ltd.
Trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Author of ‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ 🌳 https://amzn.to/40m2HBN
Founder of Strive2Thrive Ltd.
Trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Author of ‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ 🌳 https://amzn.to/40m2HBN
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Ross G. White
@rossgwhite.com
· Nov 26
'The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive' is out now.
It’s about breaking through without breaking ‘you’.
Highlights include
- Developing a Flexible Mind by being Anchored, Willing & Empowered
- Navigating our Get, Threat & Reset modes
Order: amzn.to/40m2HBN
#burnout #thrive
It’s about breaking through without breaking ‘you’.
Highlights include
- Developing a Flexible Mind by being Anchored, Willing & Empowered
- Navigating our Get, Threat & Reset modes
Order: amzn.to/40m2HBN
#burnout #thrive
Honoured to feature in @psyche.co discussing how we need to change how we think about #purpose - “Forming purpose is about carving out opportunities for cultivation rather than waiting for a sudden discovery”. #TheTreeThatBends
In this insightful Idea, clinical psychologist Ross White argues that forming purpose is more about carving out opportunities for cultivation rather than waiting for a sudden discovery
Your purpose isn’t something to find, it’s something you form | Psyche Ideas
In my therapy office, I’ve found that to live with greater purpose, we must think differently about where it comes from
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December 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Honoured to feature in @psyche.co discussing how we need to change how we think about #purpose - “Forming purpose is about carving out opportunities for cultivation rather than waiting for a sudden discovery”. #TheTreeThatBends
Reposted by Ross G. White
This @psychologytoday.com piece by @rossgwhite.com explores what fuels dehumanization, citing past work by Francesca Prati, Richard Crisp, & Monica Rubini showing that counter-stereotype exposure reduces prejudice and helps re‑humanize others. 🧠💙
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
Dehumanization: The Catastrophic Loss of Our Shared Humanity
Autoimmune diseases misidentify parts of the body as a threat. Dehumanization mirrors this error. Here's why we dismiss others’ humanity and how to break the cycle.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This @psychologytoday.com piece by @rossgwhite.com explores what fuels dehumanization, citing past work by Francesca Prati, Richard Crisp, & Monica Rubini showing that counter-stereotype exposure reduces prejudice and helps re‑humanize others. 🧠💙
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
The relationship we have with our thoughts, emotions and sensations is something that we can change.
And that can have a profound impact on our wellbeing and performance.
#FlexibleMind #TheTreeThatBends
And that can have a profound impact on our wellbeing and performance.
#FlexibleMind #TheTreeThatBends
December 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The relationship we have with our thoughts, emotions and sensations is something that we can change.
And that can have a profound impact on our wellbeing and performance.
#FlexibleMind #TheTreeThatBends
And that can have a profound impact on our wellbeing and performance.
#FlexibleMind #TheTreeThatBends
5 tips for managing stress that holiday season can bring. #TheTreeThatBends
December 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
5 tips for managing stress that holiday season can bring. #TheTreeThatBends
In December’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
🫥 The concept of ‘Dehumanization’
🎭 ‘Being Eddie’ - a documentary about Eddie Murphy
📕’How Emotions Are Made’ - a book by Lisa Feldman Barrett
#Thr5newsletter #dehumanization #thrive
Access the newsletter at the link below
tinyurl.com/Thr5Dec25
🫥 The concept of ‘Dehumanization’
🎭 ‘Being Eddie’ - a documentary about Eddie Murphy
📕’How Emotions Are Made’ - a book by Lisa Feldman Barrett
#Thr5newsletter #dehumanization #thrive
Access the newsletter at the link below
tinyurl.com/Thr5Dec25
December 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
In December’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
🫥 The concept of ‘Dehumanization’
🎭 ‘Being Eddie’ - a documentary about Eddie Murphy
📕’How Emotions Are Made’ - a book by Lisa Feldman Barrett
#Thr5newsletter #dehumanization #thrive
Access the newsletter at the link below
tinyurl.com/Thr5Dec25
🫥 The concept of ‘Dehumanization’
🎭 ‘Being Eddie’ - a documentary about Eddie Murphy
📕’How Emotions Are Made’ - a book by Lisa Feldman Barrett
#Thr5newsletter #dehumanization #thrive
Access the newsletter at the link below
tinyurl.com/Thr5Dec25
We often hear about the importance of ‘controlling the controllables’.
But real progress comes when we shift our relationship with the emotions that the uncontrollables can provoke. There’s nothing marginal about the gains that will bring.
#TheTreeThatBends will help you make the shift.
But real progress comes when we shift our relationship with the emotions that the uncontrollables can provoke. There’s nothing marginal about the gains that will bring.
#TheTreeThatBends will help you make the shift.
November 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We often hear about the importance of ‘controlling the controllables’.
But real progress comes when we shift our relationship with the emotions that the uncontrollables can provoke. There’s nothing marginal about the gains that will bring.
#TheTreeThatBends will help you make the shift.
But real progress comes when we shift our relationship with the emotions that the uncontrollables can provoke. There’s nothing marginal about the gains that will bring.
#TheTreeThatBends will help you make the shift.
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I was honoured to have the opportunity to chat with Nick from the ‘Ikigai Tribe’ podcast about #Purpose, #PsychologicalFlexibility and steps we can take to develop a #FlexibleMind
ikigaitribe.com/podcasts/pod...
#ikigai
ikigaitribe.com/podcasts/pod...
#ikigai
November 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I was honoured to have the opportunity to chat with Nick from the ‘Ikigai Tribe’ podcast about #Purpose, #PsychologicalFlexibility and steps we can take to develop a #FlexibleMind
ikigaitribe.com/podcasts/pod...
#ikigai
ikigaitribe.com/podcasts/pod...
#ikigai
Carry your beliefs lightly, they might be holding you back from doing great things.
#TheTreeThatBends #PsychologicalFlexibility
#TheTreeThatBends #PsychologicalFlexibility
November 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Carry your beliefs lightly, they might be holding you back from doing great things.
#TheTreeThatBends #PsychologicalFlexibility
#TheTreeThatBends #PsychologicalFlexibility
October 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
October 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
In October’s ‘5 to Thrive’ newsletter:
✅ The concept of #PsychologicalSafety
✅ ‘a.k.a Charlie Sheen’ a documentary about the actor’s life & struggles.
✅ ‘Money: A Story of Humanity’ - an epic book by David McWilliams
tinyurl.com/Thr5Oct25
#thr5newsletter #Thrive
✅ The concept of #PsychologicalSafety
✅ ‘a.k.a Charlie Sheen’ a documentary about the actor’s life & struggles.
✅ ‘Money: A Story of Humanity’ - an epic book by David McWilliams
tinyurl.com/Thr5Oct25
#thr5newsletter #Thrive
Thr5 is a monthly newsletter that aims to help you to both excel and feel well. The concept for the newsletter is simple – Five minutes of reading Five tips to help you thrive. Each month the five tip...
Thr5 is a monthly newsletter that aims to help you to both excel and feel well. The concept for the newsletter is simple – Five minutes of reading Five tips to help you thrive. Each month the five tip...
tinyurl.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:33 AM
In October’s ‘5 to Thrive’ newsletter:
✅ The concept of #PsychologicalSafety
✅ ‘a.k.a Charlie Sheen’ a documentary about the actor’s life & struggles.
✅ ‘Money: A Story of Humanity’ - an epic book by David McWilliams
tinyurl.com/Thr5Oct25
#thr5newsletter #Thrive
✅ The concept of #PsychologicalSafety
✅ ‘a.k.a Charlie Sheen’ a documentary about the actor’s life & struggles.
✅ ‘Money: A Story of Humanity’ - an epic book by David McWilliams
tinyurl.com/Thr5Oct25
#thr5newsletter #Thrive
How’s your relationship with yourself?
Sometimes, it’s about recognising that the acceptance we may need most isn’t found in others, but within ourselves.
#thetreethatbends
Sometimes, it’s about recognising that the acceptance we may need most isn’t found in others, but within ourselves.
#thetreethatbends
October 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
How’s your relationship with yourself?
Sometimes, it’s about recognising that the acceptance we may need most isn’t found in others, but within ourselves.
#thetreethatbends
Sometimes, it’s about recognising that the acceptance we may need most isn’t found in others, but within ourselves.
#thetreethatbends
"The "strong intention, light attachment" ethos is not about caring less; it’s about being flexible in how you dedicate yourself to what you care about."
www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-...
#TheTreeThatBends
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-...
#TheTreeThatBends
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Harnessing the Power of ‘Strong Intention, Light Attachment’
Pursue goals with purpose, not rigidity. Discover how a "strong intention, light attachment" ethos helps to build clarity, commitment, and opportunities for long-term fulfilment.
www.psychologytoday.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"The "strong intention, light attachment" ethos is not about caring less; it’s about being flexible in how you dedicate yourself to what you care about."
www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-...
#TheTreeThatBends
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-...
#TheTreeThatBends
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
In Sept’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
✅ The concept of ‘strong intention, light attachment’ - finding purpose with ease💪🪽
✅ ’America’s Team: The Gambler & His Cowboys’ - a documentary about the Dallas Cowboys 🏈
✅ ‘The Next Conversation’ - a book by Jefferson Fisher📕
tinyurl.com/Thr5Sept25
#Thr5newsletter
✅ The concept of ‘strong intention, light attachment’ - finding purpose with ease💪🪽
✅ ’America’s Team: The Gambler & His Cowboys’ - a documentary about the Dallas Cowboys 🏈
✅ ‘The Next Conversation’ - a book by Jefferson Fisher📕
tinyurl.com/Thr5Sept25
#Thr5newsletter
September 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
In Sept’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
✅ The concept of ‘strong intention, light attachment’ - finding purpose with ease💪🪽
✅ ’America’s Team: The Gambler & His Cowboys’ - a documentary about the Dallas Cowboys 🏈
✅ ‘The Next Conversation’ - a book by Jefferson Fisher📕
tinyurl.com/Thr5Sept25
#Thr5newsletter
✅ The concept of ‘strong intention, light attachment’ - finding purpose with ease💪🪽
✅ ’America’s Team: The Gambler & His Cowboys’ - a documentary about the Dallas Cowboys 🏈
✅ ‘The Next Conversation’ - a book by Jefferson Fisher📕
tinyurl.com/Thr5Sept25
#Thr5newsletter
It’s one year to the day that ‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ was released! 🌳 🎂
Using the anatomy and functioning of a tree as a central metaphor, it showcases the power of psychological flexibility and describes actionable steps you can take to develop it..
Using the anatomy and functioning of a tree as a central metaphor, it showcases the power of psychological flexibility and describes actionable steps you can take to develop it..
August 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
It’s one year to the day that ‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ was released! 🌳 🎂
Using the anatomy and functioning of a tree as a central metaphor, it showcases the power of psychological flexibility and describes actionable steps you can take to develop it..
Using the anatomy and functioning of a tree as a central metaphor, it showcases the power of psychological flexibility and describes actionable steps you can take to develop it..
Interested to explore your sense of purpose?
Try the ‘Day on Purpose’ exercise.
Six questions to help you connect with what you’re passionate about.
#Purpose #TheTreeThatBends #Psychology
Try the ‘Day on Purpose’ exercise.
Six questions to help you connect with what you’re passionate about.
#Purpose #TheTreeThatBends #Psychology
August 20, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Interested to explore your sense of purpose?
Try the ‘Day on Purpose’ exercise.
Six questions to help you connect with what you’re passionate about.
#Purpose #TheTreeThatBends #Psychology
Try the ‘Day on Purpose’ exercise.
Six questions to help you connect with what you’re passionate about.
#Purpose #TheTreeThatBends #Psychology
A moan about PDFs - Persistently Denied Feelings.
If you recognise that you’ve been struggling with difficult emotions, help is available. Seek support from an accredited practitioner, so you can thrive.
#TheTreeThatBends #Thrive #Wellbeing #Emotions #talkingtherapies #psychologicalflexibility
If you recognise that you’ve been struggling with difficult emotions, help is available. Seek support from an accredited practitioner, so you can thrive.
#TheTreeThatBends #Thrive #Wellbeing #Emotions #talkingtherapies #psychologicalflexibility
August 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A moan about PDFs - Persistently Denied Feelings.
If you recognise that you’ve been struggling with difficult emotions, help is available. Seek support from an accredited practitioner, so you can thrive.
#TheTreeThatBends #Thrive #Wellbeing #Emotions #talkingtherapies #psychologicalflexibility
If you recognise that you’ve been struggling with difficult emotions, help is available. Seek support from an accredited practitioner, so you can thrive.
#TheTreeThatBends #Thrive #Wellbeing #Emotions #talkingtherapies #psychologicalflexibility
50 years on from the release of Jaws & the struggles Steven Spielberg experienced in making it - I was inspired to write an article for Training Magazine about how we can shift our relationship with difficult thoughts to thrive.
trainingmag.com/the-importan...
#psychologicalflexibility #Thrive
trainingmag.com/the-importan...
#psychologicalflexibility #Thrive
July 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
50 years on from the release of Jaws & the struggles Steven Spielberg experienced in making it - I was inspired to write an article for Training Magazine about how we can shift our relationship with difficult thoughts to thrive.
trainingmag.com/the-importan...
#psychologicalflexibility #Thrive
trainingmag.com/the-importan...
#psychologicalflexibility #Thrive
In July’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ & its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter #Wellbeing #Thrive
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ & its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter #Wellbeing #Thrive
July 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
In July’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ & its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter #Wellbeing #Thrive
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ & its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter #Wellbeing #Thrive
In July’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ and its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ and its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter
July 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
In July’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ and its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ and its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter
‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ is out now in paperback!
Amazon reviews:
‘A book full of wisdom that I will return to over and over’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everyone would benefit from reading this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
amzn.to/44rtb5d
#TheTreeThatBends
Amazon reviews:
‘A book full of wisdom that I will return to over and over’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everyone would benefit from reading this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
amzn.to/44rtb5d
#TheTreeThatBends
July 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ is out now in paperback!
Amazon reviews:
‘A book full of wisdom that I will return to over and over’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everyone would benefit from reading this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
amzn.to/44rtb5d
#TheTreeThatBends
Amazon reviews:
‘A book full of wisdom that I will return to over and over’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everyone would benefit from reading this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
amzn.to/44rtb5d
#TheTreeThatBends
Do you want to excel and feel well?
Discover the power of a Flexible Mind by checking out #TheTreeThatBends - it’s about breaking through without breaking ‘you’.
Order the paperback version in the UK today and receive it on 3rd July.
amzn.to/44xOiTL
#wellbeing #thrive #performance #bemoretree
Discover the power of a Flexible Mind by checking out #TheTreeThatBends - it’s about breaking through without breaking ‘you’.
Order the paperback version in the UK today and receive it on 3rd July.
amzn.to/44xOiTL
#wellbeing #thrive #performance #bemoretree
July 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Do you want to excel and feel well?
Discover the power of a Flexible Mind by checking out #TheTreeThatBends - it’s about breaking through without breaking ‘you’.
Order the paperback version in the UK today and receive it on 3rd July.
amzn.to/44xOiTL
#wellbeing #thrive #performance #bemoretree
Discover the power of a Flexible Mind by checking out #TheTreeThatBends - it’s about breaking through without breaking ‘you’.
Order the paperback version in the UK today and receive it on 3rd July.
amzn.to/44xOiTL
#wellbeing #thrive #performance #bemoretree
For centuries artists have helped us to ponder our emotions & how we respond to them.
Deep gratitude to Julia Bakay for her artistic interpretation of themes discussed in #TheTreeThatBends book, which focuses on how we can navigate the emotional storms life can bring.
#psychologicalflexibility
Deep gratitude to Julia Bakay for her artistic interpretation of themes discussed in #TheTreeThatBends book, which focuses on how we can navigate the emotional storms life can bring.
#psychologicalflexibility
June 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
For centuries artists have helped us to ponder our emotions & how we respond to them.
Deep gratitude to Julia Bakay for her artistic interpretation of themes discussed in #TheTreeThatBends book, which focuses on how we can navigate the emotional storms life can bring.
#psychologicalflexibility
Deep gratitude to Julia Bakay for her artistic interpretation of themes discussed in #TheTreeThatBends book, which focuses on how we can navigate the emotional storms life can bring.
#psychologicalflexibility