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The ACES Framework
Dr. Dhruva's daily writing practice follows a four-part structure that replaces FACES - the default way most people mishandle difficult emotions by Fixing, Avoiding, Controlling, Escaping, or Suppressing them.
How it works
- 1A - Accept: receive your awareness around any event without trying to fix, suppress, or reframe it.
- 2C - Compassionate Action: do something you do not want to do. Forge health through action, not feeling.
- 3E - Empathize: with yourself and with everyone else involved in the situation.
- 4S - Soften and Alchemize: turn resentment into purpose. Ease the process so it does not feel like suffering.
- 5ACES replaces FACES (Fixing, Avoiding, Controlling, Escaping, Suppressing) - how most people default-handle difficult emotions.
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