Awake DBT

Today’s #TuesdayTips: Access to wise mind is cultivated with practice. Formal training in mindfulness is required for certification and can be demonstrated by a...ny of the following: A mindfulness retreat, formal practice community participation, formally a student of a recognized Zen/contemplative teacher, and/or at least one formal training in mindfulness. Get started now! To find out how to support our efforts to certify qualified therapists and programs and help clients find therapists near them: https://charity.gofundme.com//dbt-linehan-board-of-certifi #dbtlbc #certificationmatters #dbtcertification

Today, let's pause and notice just what is; consider using the STOP skill and without rejection of the moment or pushing away any discomfort, allow yourself to ...proceed with self-compassion and gratitude for the capacity to observe and describe what thoughts, emotions and sensations are present. Here's a simple yet effective mindfulness practice: the next time you find yourself drifting from a work or household task, redirect your concentration and awareness to your 5-senses. Acknowledge what you see, hear, smell, taste or feel. Stimulating sensory awareness will both root you in the present moment and provide a calming effect for your mood. Mindfulness isn't about having total peace of mind - it's about noticing when we become distracted and building the "muscle" to redirect our attention to where we want it to go. A solid mindfulness practice will help strengthen the foundation for every other positive change you wish to see in your therapy journey! #certificationmatters #dbtcertification #mindfulmonday

Welcome to #WillingnessWednesdays! Willingness is a #DBT skill that is taught in the #DistressTolerance Module that helps us tolerate intense emotions by accept...ing the reality of the present moment and do what is most effective right now (even when we may not want to be effective). The world is stressful right now. Covid is spiking. The US is the middle of waiting for election results. What skills are you using? Let's play self-care bingo! Snap a screenshot, fill yours out, and share your bingo card below. Can anyone get BINGO? What are some of your go-to skills that are we are missing? #dbtcertification #dbtlbc #certificationmatters *Need to find a clinician to help you cope with your emotions? DBT-LBC provides a directory of the certified DBT therapists and DBT programs near you who can help - http://www.dbt-lbc.org/index.php?page=101163.

Remember, thoughts are just sensations of the brain. If they aren’t helpful, try to observe and just let them float on by.

While we are challenged with uncertainty, DBT skills can help get you towards accepting what you cannot control, and getting you toward a better quality of life through changing what you can control.

News from Awake DBT! We hope you are all safe, well, and doing a lot of self-care at this time! We, like you, have worked to accommodate and change to a tele-health approach to treatment during these uncertain times. We wanted to let you know we are still providing fabulous, adherent DBT treatment to teens, their families, young adults and adults.... And we are announcing a change to our practice. Renee Sanguinetti has stepped down as co-leader of Awake DBT. She remains a collaborating partner and has a private practice that will focus solely on providing Stage 4 of DBT treatment. The rest of our amazing team, will be co-creating and co-leading together. If you have any questions at all about Awake DBT or our program, feel free to contact Yvette Duarte at [email protected]. To reach Renee, email her at [email protected]. As always, our intake line is 408-479-4632.

Remember, thoughts are just sensations of the brain. If they aren’t helpful, try to observe and just let them float on by.

News from Awake DBT! We hope you are all safe, well, and doing a lot of self-care at this time! We, like you, have worked to accommodate and change to a tele-health approach to treatment during these uncertain times. We wanted to let you know we are still providing fabulous, adherent DBT treatment to teens, their families, young adults and adults.... And we are announcing a change to our practice. Renee Sanguinetti has stepped down as co-leader of Awake DBT. She remains a collaborating partner and has a private practice that will focus solely on providing Stage 4 of DBT treatment. The rest of our amazing team, will be co-creating and co-leading together. If you have any questions at all about Awake DBT or our program, feel free to contact Yvette Duarte at [email protected]. To reach Renee, email her at [email protected]. As always, our intake line is 408-479-4632.

Social connection is essential to our mental health. Check out this article for very helpful tips. Some of which echo our DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills!

While we are challenged with uncertainty, DBT skills can help get you towards accepting what you cannot control, and getting you toward a better quality of life through changing what you can control.

Because we all could use a little more help... A collection of tools and resources to help with coping during these uncertain times.

Listen for Wise Mind

A Beginners Guide to DBT. Featured in Allure!