The "G.I.V.E." skill in DBT fosters healthy relationships by promoting gentleness, interest, validation, and an easy manner during conversations. This empathetic approach nurtures connection and trust, allowing individuals to communicate effectively while balancing personal needs with respect for others. Practicing these skills enhances both relationships and self-respect.
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 is having the ability to quietly reassure yourself that the emotions, thoughts, and experiences you have are indeed real, make sense, and hold value.
It is possible to be looking so hard for something that you actually look right past it, right through it, and don’t recognize when it is right in front of you. This happens sometimes in the world of dating and when seeking a partner. You may have criteria that your “ideal” partner is supposed to… Continue reading Love, Closer Than It Seems
I will not ignore you And I will not be ignored.
Waiting for someone else to make you happy is like waiting for someone to feed you. As an adult, there are just some things we have to take responsibility for ourselves. It’s challenging enough keeping ourselves happy, it’s pretty selfish to put the burden on another to do it for us. It is empowering to take the burden off of others to make you happy, as you realize that you hold the keys to your own happiness.
Inner Renovations Toolbox 