Free Mindfulness Resources – Step into mindfulness with resources that are calm, clear, and practical. These tools include DBT skills, breath work, grounding exercises, and reflective prompts to help build inner stillness and presence.
So there’s recently been a heatwave in the UK. My little garden is blooming, there’s sunlight in the office while I work, we can have barbecues for a sunny evening dinner. It’s beautiful. But is there one little thing missing? A small voice whispers in the back of my mind. The thing about giving up… Continue reading Everyday Drinking Triggers (And How To Be Mindful of Them)
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
Yes, navigating relationships can be complex, especially if you are living with complex trauma or other mental health issues. However, therapy offers invaluable insights and strategies to help us foster healthy connections and navigate these sometimes rough waters. In this guide, I'll delve into 30 therapy-inspired tips for maintaining fulfilling and healthy relationships. From enhancing self-awareness… Continue reading 30 Therapy-Inspired Tips For Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Eliza Blooms 