Radical Acceptance: Finding Calm When The World Feels Out of Control

Between rising costs of living, constant news cycles, and global events beyond our control, many of us are left wrestling with realities that feel overwhelming and impossible to change. Fighting against these realities often adds more suffering — leaving us stuck in cycles of stress, anger, or despair.

Radical Acceptance offers another way forward. Rooted in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), this skill teaches us how to acknowledge reality fully and without judgment — not to approve of it or resign ourselves, but to reduce emotional suffering and move forward with clarity and choice.

• What Radical Acceptance is — and what it’s not
• Why resisting reality intensifies emotional pain
• The science: what happens in the brain and body when we resist vs. when we let go
• Practical tools to recognize resistance in daily life
• Guided exercises to begin practicing Radical Acceptance in a safe, supportive setting

This workshop is designed for both mental health practitioners and anyone looking for practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. No therapy background required — just curiosity and openness.

Registration is now open. Spots are limited to ensure a supportive, interactive environment.

• Carolyn Carrier, MSW, RSW, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved ConsultantCarolyn is a registered social worker and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in trauma and EMDR, and is passionate about helping people heal with compassion and care.
• Ashley BurtAshley is the founder of Wooly Maple and a Social Service Worker student. She combines lived experience in mental health recovery, peer support training, and research on creativity and nervous system regulation to create workshops that are practical and accessible.

Host or Publisher Carrier Counselling & Consulting