One of the characteristics of emotional health is flexible responding. This means that you have the ability to change your behavior to fit the situation you are in, to make wise choices in context. So many are being challenged now to respond to a situation that we...
We’re focusing on the DBT Skill of Distracting with “Wise Mind ACCEPTS.” ACCEPTS stands for the many different ways you can distract yourself from painful emotions when you need to. “Contributing” to others is the first C in ACCEPTS.Contributing to others is a...
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...
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