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Using Self-Talk to Improve Your Mental & Physical Health
Many of my clients have struggles with negative thought patterns and self-talk has been a coping skill that has helped to reduce difficult emotions, depression, and anxiety in these clients. What is self-talk? Self-talk is your internal dialogue. It shows your thoughts, beliefs, questions, and ideas. Self-talk can be both negative and positive. It can…
Grounding Activities for Anxiety
Grounding activities are practices that help to distract yourself from difficult emotions and experiences to reduce anxiety. You can take a break and focus on the here and now. Return to these emotions and experiences when you are calm and ready to tackle your challenges. These exercises take time to come naturally and that’s okay!…
Radical Acceptance for Finding Peace in the Present Moment
Radical acceptance is a concept that is often used in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help individuals cope with difficult emotions and experiences. It involves letting go of resistance and fully accepting the reality of a situation, even if it is painful or uncomfortable. While it may sound challenging, radical acceptance can be a powerful…
TIPP Skill for Emotion Regulation
When we feel stressed out emotionally, our body feels it physically too. This distress tolerance skill will help you relax and destress. T – Temperature -By changing our body temperature, we can quickly decrease the intensity of an emotion. -Dip your face in cold water (not less than 50 degrees) and hold your breath. Try…
