98. How to Live Into the Stories that Inspire You: Expert Dr. Aprilia West

interview by Nada Jones

Aprilia West, Ph.D, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience and extensive training as a psychologist, coach, and organizational consultant. Aprilia’s specialized study and understanding of human behavior brings founders, tech entrepreneurs, artists, and entertainment executives her way. In addition, she trains other coaches and therapists worldwide in applying contextual behavioral science in clinical and organizational settings. She is the author of ACT for Your Best Life, What You Feel Is Not All There Is, and coauthor of Acceptance and Commitment Coaching in the Workplace in Positive Psychology in the Workplace and The Clinician’s Guide to Emotion Efficacy Therapy.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Aprilia to discuss why she decided to add coaching to her practice as a psychologist. Aprilia shares the many jobs and professional experiences she’s had and the common thread of helping others shape their narratives. Aprilia gives us an introduction to emotion efficacy training and offers a workshop for all After School members.

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Be sure to check out Aprilia’s website, her card deck full of great prompts ACT for Your Best Life, and her book What You Feel Is Not All There Is. She is currently reading Imaginable by Jane McGonigal and Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller. Follow on Instagram: @drapriliawest

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