With the new year upon us, many of us are considering resolutions, ways to achieve our longstanding goals, and Read More
The Spider Web
The other day, I was getting ready to go for a walk, and I noticed that a large spider Read More
Learning Safety
If you’ve ever dealt with significant fears of anything, you probably are very familiar with the old adage that, Read More
Disgusted?
In a previous blog, The Coughing Samaritan, I mentioned the very interesting emotion of disgust. Disgust comes in many Read More
Sink Your Teeth Into Something
Recently, one of my all-time favourite shows, Twin Peaks, returned after ending 25 years ago. Those of you who Read More
The Coughing Samaritan
I was sitting on the train yesterday reading my book when I noticed that the tall thin man standing Read More
Observing Limits, Cont’d…
In DBT, observing limits is the process of noticing whether someone else’s behaviour is acceptable to you in the Read More
Observing Limits
I’m finishing up a book on telephone consultation in DBT, and this has gotten me thinking about the idea Read More
Demands and Deadlines
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to reduce stress and simplify life. For example, we finally decided Read More
Unwanted Wake Up Alarms
I’ve been traveling quite a bit this year to give talks and trainings to clinicians in compassionate, evidence-based mental Read More