Dagmara Gimenez

My work is grounded primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Contextual Behavioral Science.

I am interested not only in what people think, feel or do, but in understanding what these responses may be doing in the context of their lives.

This is particularly important in grief, trauma and crisis, where behaviours that appear problematic may also represent attempts to protect, maintain connection, regain control or avoid overwhelming pain.

For me, understanding function comes before trying to change behaviour.