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Originating from the pioneering work of Dr. Marsha Linehan, DBT offers a holistic approach to managing emotions, fostering resilience, and cultivating a life worth living. In this article, I'll dive into the foundational pillars of DBT, guiding you towards a deeper understanding of its core principles and practical applications in everyday life. What is Biosocial… Continue reading Exploring the Core Principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
On Sundays—we study the sun! As some of you may know, I've started using Substack for my philosophy and spiritual writing, as it feels right to have a platform separate from the mental health side of things for this deeper work. I'll still be keeping up my work here-but feel free to tag along with… Continue reading Sun-Day Studies: Honouring Solar Deities & the Seasons☀️🌞
Something that I’m only just starting to realise, after struggling to "fix" myself for over 10 years with no success, is just how instrumental physical and emotional safety actually are to healing. We’ve all heard the phrase “You can’t heal in the same place that hurt you.” But how do we apply that expression to… Continue reading Why Healing Trauma Starts With Creating Safety (& How to Feel Safe Again)
I may have learnt (and written about!) many techniques and strategies to manage my personality disorder, but that doesn’t mean that I’m magically healed. In reality, it affects me constantly. Because of my frequently shifting and intense moods, and a tendency to mask or mirror the mood of who I’m with, it can be really… Continue reading The Overwhelming Reality of BPD & My Recovery Story
Guest post by James Rogan (DRYSOCIETY) This post is something I’ve wanted to do for a couple of months now. So when Lizzie messaged me on Instagram and asked about doing a post swap for our blogs it felt like a good fit! In this post, I’m going to share my own experience on my… Continue reading The Relationship Between Alcohol and Mental Health
Eliza Blooms 