Posted by terrics on January 27, 2005, at 15:00:44
In reply to Re: boundaries » gardenergirl, posted by terrics on January 26, 2005, at 6:09:59
Hi gg, Here are a few examples of what I think are very foolish teachings: Core : teflon mind, watch your thoughts coming and going, the guard at the palace gate. Some good core mindfulness skills: non-judgmentally, letting go of vengeance etc., focus on what works. I think SURFING the URGE is useless. It focuses on the urge and keeps reminding you of the urge and therefore being who I am I complete the urge..Some of the interpersonal skills have been useful. You have to pick and choose. DEAR MAN GIVE has some usefulness; again pick and choose. Acting your way into feeling differently seems impossible to me. Have you ever been in a rage and then just tried an opposite action?
This is none of my business so you can berate these comments if you like. I think you should go through DBT from beginning to end with a skillfull therapist. You will also need somone to talk with if you decide to use it on borderlines because they act strongly both physically and verbally and can cause a lot of hurt and burnout to a young therapist. Also, if you go through it first, you can pick and choose whatever you find pertinent rather then using the 'silly stuff'. terrics
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