It’s another day of social distancing and staying home here in Houston. I live near a small square of restaurants and stores and am fortunate to be able to walk outside without coming into close contact with other people. It’s so strange to walk down empty...
Does it upset you when you’re with someone who is sad, ashamed, embarrassed or jealous? How do you respond when someone says, “I just don’t think she is as great as people say”? You know the person is jealous–but how do you respond? How...
Everyone needs help at times. It’s part of life. Right now, many of us need help. In fact, we all need help during this pandemic. We need everyone to help get us through this crisis. But many also struggle with asking for help. Below are some different reasons...
Wise Mind is a core concept in DBT. It means that you are using both facts and emotions to make wise decisions and responses. You are choosing what is most effective for you. Emotion mind wants what it wants and it wants it now! In addition, emotion mind is pretty...
Lauren arrives at Amy’s house full of excitement. Her daughter was just accepted at a major university with a full scholarship. Amy wants to be happy for her friend, but, in that moment, she just wants her friend to leave. She has thoughts that she can’t...
Recent Comments