End the Stigma

The concept of mindfulness is often referred to when initially helping clients with feeling overwhelmed – with work, family, emotions – to help them control and manage their thoughts and feelings. The concept taught during DBT skills groups often revolves around doing one thing in the moment. Technically, this is called the skill of “one-mindfulness” [...]

[Editor's note: for the first few months of this site, there will be articles cross-posted on Sammy's private practice site, www.durhamdbt.com] If it’s raining outside, and you happen to be out there, you’re probably going to get wet. That is, unless you’ve prepared by bringing a raincoat, umbrella, poncho or trash bag. This truism is [...]