As I covered in my recent discussion on what emotions do for us, one of the three key functions of emotions is to communicate our emotional world and needs to others. This is biologically wired into our brain for survival. Yes, sometimes we need to learn to regulate those emotions so we can still behave… Continue reading How Invalidating Environments Intensify Distress
As someone that spent the first 25 years of life simultaneously afraid of and powerless to my emotions, one thing DBT was helpful with was teaching me the real purpose of emotions, what they do for us, and why they are needed. If you have been in a lot of invalidating environments throughout your life,… Continue reading What Do Emotions Do For Us?
When I put this together, I first started writing a post about what shame does for us, and quickly realised that I still sometimes struggle to differentiate between what is shame and what is guilt. This "blur" of emotions can happen for a number of reasons, one being complex trauma. So I thought I'd run… Continue reading Can You Tell the Difference Between Guilt and Shame?
DBT HOW skills (Non-Judgmentalness, One-Mindfulness, and Effectiveness) can be really useful when it comes to handling life with intense emotions. They're not just fancy words; they're practical techniques aimed at helping you regulate your emotions and interact with the world around you in a more effective and less destructive way. In this article, we'll take… Continue reading DBT “HOW” Skills: How to Practice Mindfulness in DBT
If you've ever felt like emotions were a roller-coaster you just couldn't get off, you're not alone. One incredible tool on my recovery journey has been the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) diary card, or what you may call a BPD mood diary tracker. These valuable worksheets provide a structured way to track and understand intense… Continue reading 4 DBT & BPD Mood Diary Card Templates & Trackers [PDF]
Eliza Blooms 