Letting Go of the Struggle: A Simple Exercise for Tough Feelings – Part 1

Send a textIn this short companion episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker teams up with intern Caesar Salas to demonstrate a powerful visual exercise for anyone who feels stuck in their emotions. Using a cord and an imaginary pit, Dr. Barker shows how depression, anger, or anxiety can feel like an endless tug-of-war that never truly resolves. Instead of fighting the feeling, the exercise illustrates what happens when you simply let go of the struggle and view the problem from a new angle.​Drawing on principles similar to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dr. Barker emphasizes that your feelings are real and valid, but you do not have to be in constant battle with them. By stepping back, reconnecting with your values, and seeing emotions more clearly, you can respond in a more constructive way instead of being pulled toward an emotional “pit.” This brief episode pairs with Episode 36 Part 2 as a practical, easy-to-follow tool you can revisit whenever you feel overwhelmed. Email Us: [email protected] >>Support the showHolding Space For You