A Response to the "Let Them Theory" ...

A number of clients have shared with me their thoughts on the Mel Robbins' "Let Them Theory", and it's certainly been a conversation topic I've had with my colleagues.

Many times when faced with distress we find ourselves grappling with 2 key options: we can either learn to accept the things we can't change, or we can learn to change the things we can't/won't accept. Simple to say, much harder to do.

In essence, the Let Them Theory is about acceptance. This article does a great job explaining some of the more straightforward ways that we can all practice acceptance, as well as highlighting the complexities and nuances that come into play when acceptance is not as straightforward as we would like it to be. https://www.innermelbpsychology.com.au/let-them-theory/#:~:text=At%20its%20core%2C%20the%20Let,shift%20can%20bring%20incredible%20relief.