Disclaimer

The work published here deals with stress, emotion, behaviour, and the patterns people repeat. That territory sits close to health, so it is worth being clear about what this material is and what it is not.

Educational, not clinical

The book, the workbooks, the guided audio, the assessments, the reflection tool, the blog, and the films are all educational. They describe ideas, research, and practices, and they are offered so you can think about your own experience more clearly.

They are not medical advice, psychiatric or psychological treatment, psychotherapy, counselling, or a diagnosis. Reading this material, using the tools, or attending a session does not create a clinical or therapeutic relationship, and Dr. Pirtle is not acting as your physician or therapist.

Please keep your own professionals

Nothing here should replace advice from a doctor, therapist, or other qualified professional who knows your situation. Do not delay seeking help, disregard advice you have been given, or stop or change a prescribed treatment because of something you read or heard here. If you have a health concern, talk to a professional about it.

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Individual results

People arrive with different histories, circumstances, and support. Stories, testimonials, and examples shared on this site describe what particular individuals experienced. They are not a promise or a prediction of what will happen for you, and no specific outcome is guaranteed.

The reflection tool

Why Did I React That Way is a reflective prompt, not an assessment or a screening instrument. It points you toward a chapter and a practice based on what you describe. It does not evaluate your mental health, and its output should not be treated as a finding about you.

Outside links and sources

This site references research, books, films, and other people’s work. Those references are for interest and context. Linking to something is not an endorsement of everything its author has said, and external sites are not under our control.

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