Why do we have emotions? Have you ever taken time to ponder that question? Emotions are universal – we all experience them. And yet, they aren’t something we tend to put a lot of thought into. Unless they are creating problems for our lives. Then we head to the therapist office to unpack our emotionsContinue reading “Functions of Emotions”
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DBT Skills for COVID-19
The world is feeling an unprecedented amount of anxiety. Everyone’s life has been turned upside down. Many are struggling to deal with negative emotions. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills provide a framework for understanding and managing emotions. So as the world is rapidly changing (and I have felt absolutely zero inspiration to blog at thisContinue reading “DBT Skills for COVID-19”
DBT Mindfulness What Skills: Observe, Describe, Participate
Mindfulness is the act of being fully #present to the current moment. In DBT we focus on letting go of judgments and the need to see things as right/wrong. Each moment is just as it should be. OBSERVEObservation is all about taking in data of what is going on around you. This involves attending to externalContinue reading “DBT Mindfulness What Skills: Observe, Describe, Participate”
DBT with Jamie 