A Sense of Poise and Rationality
The Wise Mind So previously we’ve talked about the concept of the Wise Mind, which is a way of making decisions using the whole story. It helps us to guide our thought processes with what is, ideally, the perfect mixture of logic and emotion, or as we will call them, Rational Mind and Emotional Mind. […]
Space and Grace
What is it? Any client of mine has probably heard me say this phrase. This is something I use in my therapy sessions with clients, but also with myself. To me, this phrase means to give yourself space to feel and think about what you are experiencing. And, to give yourself grace if you are […]
What’s Your Outlet?
What is yours? We all have one, so what’s yours? An outlet is something that you plug into to help download the stress that you are feeling. It may also help energize you when you are feeling flat. In essence, it is a way to connect or disconnect. When I refer to an outlet, I […]
Wise Men Say Only Fools Rush In
As I have mentioned before, when Dr. Marsha Linehan created DBT as a therapeutic technique, she designed it so the concept of mindfulness serves as the foundation of DBT. The reason for this is that it sets the stage for many of the other concepts, techniques, and coping strategies that DBT teaches. This leads me […]
How I use unconditional positive regard
The concept of unconditional positive regard can be explained in this quote. “As we develop our therapeutic relationship, you will come to know that this space is reserved for you to be your authentic self, without judgment from an outside source, without pressure to be someone you are not.” This is something I make sure […]
Hanging by a Moment: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
As I mentioned before, the foundation of DBT is really this concept of “mindfulness,” which has really made its way to the forefront of popular psychology. Because of this, there are a lot of different definitions and views surrounding the concept. For many, the word is likely associated with the idea of meditation. And for […]
Step by Step: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
In my previous post, I mentioned a type of therapeutic style called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (affectionately called DBT for short, so let’s go with that). But what exactly is it? Well, brevity isn’t exactly my strong suit, so let’s start at the beginning. DBT was first brought into the realm of mainstream therapy in the […]
Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence: Implications for What We Do in Our Lives
As humans, we use the world around us as a compass to direct ourselves. There are many different levels at which we look to those around us and the environment to make our decisions while also balancing the internal thoughts, emotions, and urges we have. Two key players in our journey are self-esteem & self-confidence. […]
The Get Centered Studio is Opening! Here’s Why You Should Join…
The Big News! We’re opening a brand-new yoga and meditation studio! The Get Centered Studio is a game-changer. Why? Because our studio provides therapeutic-grade yoga, meditation, and sound bath experiences. And guess what? Your insurance probably covers it. Yep. You read that right. Your insurance will pay for you to practice yoga and meditation with […]
Listening to Your Mind and Body
Something I discuss with clients and loved ones on a frequent basis is the connection between our mind and body. This is something I believe the world is starting to catch on to, and the insight it brings can be truly life-changing. Most people who have experienced mental health symptoms have felt the tightness in […]