In DBT Skills Training, DESCRIBE is part of the "WHAT" Skills of Core Mindfulness, which includes: OBSERVE, DESCRIBE, PARTICIPATE.
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Observe
In DBT Skills Training, OBSERVE is part of the "WHAT" Skills of Core Mindfulness, which includes: OBSERVE, DESCRIBE, PARTICIPATE.
Wise Mind
Wise Mind is accessing your inner wisdom by maintaining harmony between your emotions and reasoning.
Compassionate Awareness
The very awareness that it is a time to 'insert skill here,' and to maintain a compassionate inner dialogue of lovingkindness is skillful in and of itself.
Validation of Others: Strategies
If VALIDATING OTHERS, even if you disagree with their behaviors you can still find something you can EMPATHIZE WITH. For example, "I can see that you were lashing out because you were angry." There is no approval or disapproval in that statement, just validating their experience by seeing it from their perspective.
Be Authentic, even when misunderstood.
Be willing to clarify what is misunderstood. Other times, be willing to be misunderstood. And sometimes, accept there will be people and situations you may not understand. At all times, be respectful to yourself and others as you continue making efforts to live an authentic life.
Dialectical Thinking
DIALECTICAL THINKING is about being open-minded. It helps us navigate stressful situations, enhances our mental well-being, and improves our relationships with ourselves and others.
Self-Validation
Self-validation is having the ability to quietly reassure yourself that the emotions, thoughts, and experiences you have are indeed real, make sense, and hold value.
Living from the Heart
Open to a way of authenticity, lovingkindness, and balance by living from the heart. Be present and fully engaged for a deeper & more meaningful life.
Treat Yourself. Increase Positive Experiences.
This weekend, I treated myself. I went to a concert and saw my favorite artist. I encourage you to find what you love. What is life-giving to you, healthy and feeds your soul, do that! You deserve it. Here is why you deserve it - because you are already responsible for handling the business of… Continue reading Treat Yourself. Increase Positive Experiences.
Inner Renovations Toolbox 