BLAME is an interesting tool that works two ways. On one end it can be pointed towards others to shift responsibility away from yourself. The other end can be turned on yourself to take responsibility for things that aren’t your fault.
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Happy, Healthy and Whole
You deserve to feel happy, healthy, and whole. Photo by Luis Quintero on Pexels.com If you already know this, it's wonderful that you already embrace the truth. If your mind challenged the statement, it may be that you have been through things in life that make it hard to believe; or maybe you question whether… Continue reading Happy, Healthy and Whole
Veterans in Mind
As the granddaughter, daughter, and wife of Veterans who served in both the U.S. Marines and Army, I wholeheartedly appreciate the sacrifices made by those who volunteered to do the jobs and go into uncertain situations so the rest of us would not have to. They should be appreciated everyday, but on Veteran's Day we take a moment to honor the men and women who know or knew life in a different way than civilians; especially if they have seen war.
Distress Tolerance
It’s unavoidable; life gives us lemons. It’s how we deal with it that counts. Distress tolerance skills help us in difficult situations when we want to keep our composure or regain it after feeling too worked out. These skills are to reduce stress and anxiety levels, and to improve the way we are experiencing the… Continue reading Distress Tolerance
Emotion Regulation
You will feel more empowered when learn to be Pro-active instead of Re-active to the situations in your life. You can have the skills to keep your balance and respond to challenges in healthy ways. Let's help you get beyond feeling overwhelmed by emotions, to navigating emotions effectively. Return to DBT Skills Training Main
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Would you like to be more effective in the way you handle yourself in the presence of others? Could you use more confidence when it comes to getting your point across and your needs met? If so, these Interpersonal Effectiveness skills are worth the practice. Often times, stress and anxiety can interfere with our ability… Continue reading Interpersonal Effectiveness
Kingdom of Heaven Within
The Inner Renovations Project aims to boost confidence and self-esteem by helping individuals recognize their intrinsic value as spiritual beings created in God's image. Through Biblical teachings and "I Am" affirmations, participants clarify their true identities, overcome personal struggles, and discover inner peace and healing already within you.
What’s Inside: “I Feel Misunderstood”
"I am just misunderstood," she says. She has tears in her eyes. Her pain has come out in anger again and she's pushed away the people she loves the most. Have they actually become afraid of her? "I just want to be hugged and loved, but they don't come near because they don't know what… Continue reading What’s Inside: “I Feel Misunderstood”
D.I.Y. Coping Skills
A main component of the Inner Renovations Project is the development of healthy coping skills. They are referred to as D.I.Y. Coping Skills because when it comes to navigating challenging emotions, forming a healthy relationship with oneself, and finding personal balance, it is truly a "Do It Yourself" inside job. After years of providing counseling… Continue reading D.I.Y. Coping Skills
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