Forgiveness has been defined as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment, anger, and shame which have resulted from experiences with a specific person, a group of people, or even one’s own self. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting about these painful experiences. Rather, forgiveness creates a sense of acceptance, compassion, …
We have all experienced the stress response, sometimes it can be a good motivating force, such as an impending deadline helps to ensure that an employee completes their task on time. When it comes to unmanaged stress, it is often a tolling force which can manifest as physical and emotional symptoms. …
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which was originally developed to treat clients with chronic suicidal ideation and with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), due to its emphasis upon increasing awareness of and changing thought and emotional patterns. More recently, research has shown that DBT is …
What Is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)? – By Dr. Rebecca Wang-Harris Read More »
Embracing Uncertainty The solution to fighting uncertainty is accepting uncertainty. By choosing to willingly tolerate not knowing how situations will turn out, you will expend less energy fighting unnecessary battles and getting caught up in cycles of unproductive anxiety. Finding acceptance does not necessarily mean enjoying uncertainty. It just means acknowledging …
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Many of my mental health clients want to know the “cure” for their disorder, co-existing disorders, or past painful experiences. I am straightforward with every client by explaining that, in mental health, there is not a permanent “cure” for intrusive thoughts, insecurities, fears, regret, and sadness. As a verb, to “cure” means to relieve …
Viewing “Cure” as a Verb, Not a Noun in Mental Health Read More »
