Thriving with The Bovinos!
You ever wonder how other people do such great things with relative ease? When is it going to be your turn to catch a break? Well this is the podcast for you. Together we will share tools to overcome obstacles and not just survive but Thrive! We will meet people from all aspects of life and hear how they bet on themselves, took calculated risks, failed repeatedly and are living a life full of Joy and abundance.
Kathryn Bovino is the co-owner and creator of THRIVE Consultation and Therapy. She strives to use a dynamic, individualized approaches combined with her training, education, and experience to guide and support individuals and families to live a life of truly thriving and not just surviving.
Kathryn is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and earned her Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, with a Graduate Certificate in Autism, from Ball State University in 2015. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida (2004) and has maintained certifications as a RDI® Program Consultant and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) since 2006. Kathryn holds additional certifications as a Therapy Dog Team Handler, Life Balance Yoga Therapy Instructor and ACT Matrix Facilitator.
Brian Bovino earned his B.A at the University of Massachusetts Amherst majoring in Economics. He graduated with his Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Brian is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Consultant and a Virginia Licensed Real Estate agent.
Brian began his work with families and children with Autism in 2004. Brian has worked in a multitude of settings including the public, private, and charter school settings as well as the Special Olympics, juvenile probation, short-term residential facilities, as a Firefighter/paramedic and currently as a Realtor. Brian enjoys sports, magic, and singing and is a 2015 international Barbershop Chorus Champion with the Westminster Chorus.
Brian and Kathryn live in Northern Virginia with their two children, dogs, cat, chickens and guinea pigs.
Thriving with The Bovinos!
Mastering the ACT Matrix: A Guide to Psychological Flexibility
In this episode of Thriving with the Bovinos, Kathryn, a certified ACT Matrix facilitator and Brian share the journey with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and explain the ACT Matrix, a tool designed by Dr. Kevin Polk and his colleagues to simplify the principles of ACT. They discuss the differences between ACT and the ACT Matrix, the importance of psychological flexibility, and practical ways to apply the tool in everyday life. Through personal anecdotes and examples, Kathryn illustrates how the ACT Matrix can aid in recognizing values, managing thoughts and emotions, and promoting mindful actions. The episode concludes with a practical walkthrough of the ACT Matrix, encouraging listeners to practice and integrate it into their daily routines.
00:00 Introduction to Thriving with the Bovinos
00:31 Discovering ACT: Kathryn's Journey
02:55 Understanding ACT and the ACT Matrix
06:19 Practical Applications of the ACT Matrix
10:37 Mindfulness and Noticing in Daily Life
20:07 Implementing ACT with Clients and Groups
25:56 Starting the ACT Matrix Exercise
26:26 Drawing the Matrix Framework
27:06 Identifying What's Important
30:22 Exploring Uncomfortable Thoughts and Feelings
31:41 Strategies for Relief and Avoidance
33:25 Actions for Satisfaction and Contentment
35:25 Putting Yourself in the Matrix
36:47 Noticing and Reflecting on Your Actions
42:28 Practical Applications and Final Thoughts