Managing stress is a crucial skill in today’s fast-paced world. One approach that can help is using the concept of the wise mind from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). DBT is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of balancing … Continue reading Using Wise Mind to Manage Stress
Everyone talks about “being in the present moment” as a way to manage stress and anxiety. However, few of us actually understand what it means to be present. Meditating or doing yoga for 20 – 30 minutes each day may … Continue reading What does it mean to be present?
“The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive. To put it more accurately, it is not so much that you use your mind wrongly—you usually don’t use it at all. It uses … Continue reading How to Take Hold of the Mind
Eating mindfully is a most important practice of meditation. – Thich Nhat Hanh Today, I thought it would be nice to write a post about mindful eating. Those of us who are familiar with mindful eating have heard about the … Continue reading Eating Mindfully: The Cookie Meditation
The Blog of Psychologist, Christine Dickson, PhD 