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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
Today, I am 1000 days alcohol-free. I started writing this at midnight last night, snuggled in bed next to my sleeping fiancé, watching a history documentary before getting some sleep ahead of work (from my home office setup) today. Nothing too special, you might think. But, I can tell you now — it’s a thousand… Continue reading 1000 Days Alcohol-Free: What Have I Learnt?
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
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)
Trauma can be a debilitating experience that affects us physically, emotionally and mentally. However, it is possible regulate some of the emotional charge associated with traumatic memories through trauma-informed yoga. For me, yoga has helped me process and accept my diagnosis of BPD, as well as regulate my distressing symptoms and trauma responses. Learn how in this journal.
Eliza Blooms 