May 6 – Coping Strategies

May 6 – Coping Strategies

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 streets...

May 3 – Wise Minds

May 3 – Wise Minds

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...

May 2 – Naming Emotions: It’s a Skill!

May 2 – Naming Emotions: It’s a Skill!

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 stand it when...

May 1 – Mindfulness

May 1 – Mindfulness

We are all living in a situation that is so uncertain, and one we've not truly experienced before. The most recent pandemic occurred in, was it 2009? I don't remember it being anything like this struggle with COVID-19. I hope you are staying safe and taking steps to...

McLean Hospital renaming the BPD Training Institute

McLean Hospital renaming the BPD Training Institute

McLean Hospital announcing the new Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute the renamed BPD Training Institute in honor of John Gunderson, MD   announcing the new Gunderson Personality Disorders Institutethe renamed BPD Training Institute in honor of John...

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