Category Archives: skills practice
Feelings, thoughts, and emotions
I think a lot of `our problems’ are because language is so…well, problematic. Writing this blog, I’ve been noticing that I’m using the phrase, ‘I’m feeling like…and then following it with a thought’ – and I’m implying there’s a connection … Continue reading
Checking-the-facts and Problem-Solving
Hi there. So, I’m going to give you a quick update. Quick because I’m in physical pain, and my brain is having a hard time thinking logically. Last time we chatted I was upset about an email response I’d received … Continue reading
Posted in checking the facts, daily skills, dbt, dialectical behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, emotion mind, give, mindfulness of current emotion, problem-solving, sadness, skills practice, wise mind
Tagged discomfort, drama, emotion mind, ex-therapist, grounded, happiness, marsha linehan, middle path, misery, quiet desperation, therapist, wise mind
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Participation…or Judgment and Misery
Well, one might think the choice would be easy. But not with this brain! Being judgmental can be really….among other things, satisfying. I have a bit of a twisted relationship with gyms. I’m usually a member of one, but I … Continue reading
Posted in daily skills, dbt skills, dialectical behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, life worth living, mindfulness, participation, skills practice
Tagged beast brain, DBT, dialectical behavioral therapy, dialectical therapy, goals, judgemental, judgment, life worth living, long term goals, meaningful life, misery, nia, participation, practice skills, short term goals, stop sign
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