Life often presents us with challenges that require a balanced approach to decision-making, one that takes into account both rational thinking and emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy, offers a concept called the “Wise Mind” to help us navigate these complex situations. Wise Mind is the...Read More

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. While there are many different approaches to treating anxiety, one particularly effective therapy is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy that focuses on helping individuals develop practical skills...Read More

Effective communication is an essential aspect of everyday life, and it becomes even more critical in stressful situations. Stressful situations can be overwhelming, and individuals may feel like they are losing control. In such situations, it is essential to practice DBT’s mindfulness skill of effective communication. This skill involves using...Read More

One-mindfulness is a powerful mindfulness skill in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) that can help individuals to stay focused and present in the moment (Linehan, 2015). In today’s always-on and always-connected world, we are often inundated with a plethora of tasks and distractions, which can make it difficult to stay focused...Read More

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy that emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in managing negative emotions. The fourth DBT mindfulness skill of non-judgmental stance involves accepting one’s thoughts and feelings without judging them as good or bad. It is a powerful tool that promotes emotional regulation...Read More

This blog post is the fifth in a series of blog posts on mindfulness as it relates to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) treatment, which can be relied upon during the quintessential safety and stabilization phase of trauma therapy for early childhood attachment wounds, emotional dysregulation, or unsettling thoughts or feelings....Read More

This blog post is the fourth in a series of blog posts on mindfulness as it relates to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) treatment, which can be relied upon during the quintessential safety and stabilization phase of trauma therapy for early childhood attachment wounds, emotional dysregulation, or unsettling thoughts or feelings....Read More

This blog post is the third in a series of blog posts on mindfulness as it relates to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) treatment, which can be relied upon during the quintessential safety and stabilization phase of trauma therapy for early childhood attachment wounds, emotional dysregulation, or unsettling thoughts or feelings....Read More

This blog post is the second in a series of blog posts on mindfulness as it relates to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) treatment, which can be relied upon during the quintessential safety and stabilization phase of trauma therapy for early childhood attachment wounds, emotional dysregulation, or unsettling thoughts or feelings....Read More

Clients often express their desire to just “put an end” to their unhealthy behaviours or troubling emotions. As helpful as that might sound, overcoming psychological distress isn’t as simple as “stopping” it. However, the concept of “stop” can be utilized in a way that improves mental well-being. Dialectical Behavior Therapy...Read More