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Judi: Posted on Tuesday, August 07, 2018 6:45 PM
Reminder -- The skills only stop working when you stop using them! |
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Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2018 7:17 PM
Don't Compare Yourself to Others. Instead, focus on where you've been, where you are now and where you want to be.
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Posted on Monday, July 23, 2018 3:54 PM
If you are new to DBT or interested in finding out what it is, I recommend the youtube by Dr. Esme Shaller called "What the heck is DBT." A fun and easy way to get an overview of DBT. |
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Judi Sprei: Posted on Sunday, August 03, 2014 11:00 AM
Unfortunately I can no longer accept comments on my posts since most of what I receive is spam. Please email me if you want to get in touch or make a comment. Thank you, Judi |
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Judi: Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2013 4:56 PM
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Judi: Posted on Monday, June 03, 2013 2:50 PM
Are you looking for a way to augment your DBT skills and really work on being effective in your life? I highly recommend that you google Daily Shoring and sign up for their daily emails. Great hints and filled with information and links with useful lessons. I save the ones I receive so that if I don't have time to do them each day, I can go back, review and continue when I have more time.
And, if you haven't read it yet, I also recommend The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. You can get a great preview of his work on you tube or Ted talks. Have fun using all these powerful tools to become more effective and have the life you want to live.
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Judi: Posted on Sunday, December 02, 2012 4:47 PM
December Activity
This week, when you feel like doing anything
that you know is not healthy for you, pause and take 5 deep slow
breaths….slowly and deeply inhale until your lungs feel full…and then slowly
and deeply exhale until your lungs feel empty. Pause slightly at the top of
each inhale and the bottom of each exhale. This slows the frantic December pace
and allows you time to think before you act. Now make your choice.
Pausing for just a moment of healthy breathing gives
you time to think before acting on impulse. Remember, you can use your DBT
Observe skill to just observe the impulse to act rather than acting on the
urge. You can use Wise Mind to do what is effective. If you have no unhealthy
urges, it is still a great idea to do the breathing exercise several times each
day to give yourself a moment of relaxation.
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Judi: Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 10:07 PM
I just read that August 5 - 11 is National Smile Week. So, this is a great week to practice your half smile skill. Research shows that smiling lowers blood pressure, relieves stress, decreases depression and boosts immunity. Half smiles put people at ease and create a positive atmosphere that can help interpersonal relationships and emotional regulation. So, why not extend this week by making smiling a daily habit!
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Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 8:11 AM
It is easier to go down hill than up, but the view is from the top.
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Judi: Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 12:34 PM
Someone just showed me a youtube video that illustrates Radical Acceptance so I want to recommend it to you. You can find it at http://youtube/watch?=dSsAEWKmBFU. Enjoy!
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