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In this guide, we're going to unpack the ‘WHAT’ skills of the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) mindfulness module: Observe, Describe, and Participate. These skills aren't just fancy concepts; they're practical tools that can help us navigate the ups and downs of life with a little more grace and a lot less stress. So, what exactly… Continue reading Your Guide To DBT’s ‘WHAT’ Skills
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that empowers individuals to regulate their emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life's challenges with resilience. One of the four pivotal modules of DBT is Distress Tolerance, which equips individuals with invaluable skills in order to to cope with overwhelming emotions and crisis situations effectively. In this article,… Continue reading DBT Distress Tolerance: Skills List & Module Guide
I wrote previously on my blog about why healing trauma starts with creating safety, and while I think I had some truly valuable insights from an intellectual perspective here, I have so much more to add to this piece on the spiritual side of things. I’ve “worked with” the chakras for over 10 years—but that doesn’t… Continue reading Healing the Lower Chakras: Why trauma healing requires safety above all else
If you were to ask me what BPD recovery looks like, I could only speak to my personal experience of recovery. I have to admit, reading back through this post from almost 2 years ago on my recovery journey, it strikes me how far I have come in that time. It stings a little and I still notice a hint of shame, but I’m so glad it exists. Since I first wrote...
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