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Turning the mind
It can feel difficult to change our thinking especially when we are in crisis. This skill is ideal for shifting attention, thoughts and...
Carol
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Willingness
Willingness is the capacity to accept and engage in present-moment experiences, even when they are hard, to move towards our values and...
Carol
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Mindfulness of Current Thought
Mindfulness of current thought focuses on becoming aware of the thoughts passing through our mind in the present moment. It involves...
Carol
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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Half-Smiling, Willing Hands
Betsy is a doll in a blue nightgown shown in the infographic below is a great example of half-smile and willing hands. All the dolls are...
Carol
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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Improve the Moment
It is possible to get more of what we love. Even though we have suffered it is still possible to build lives worth living and to enjoy...
Carol
Mar 3, 20241 min read
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The Truth of the TIP Skill
Changing our physiology truly does change the way we feel. The TIP skill gives us another acronym to help us remember the elements of the...
Carol
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Self-Soothe - the best DBT skill ever
It is past time for us to stop punishing ourselves for being human. It felt like drudgery for me to learn about this skill at first. I...
Carol
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Make a Pros and Cons List
It may seem obvious but making a pros and cons list can be grounding and can help us get clear when we have two options we are...
Betsy
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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The best part of Distraction
If you are like me, you have a gift for getting distracted. Some of us naturally get distracted, and it can be another superpower for...
Carol
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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