DBT Skills: Effectively

11/01/24 • 25 min

In this episode, Laurie, Shanthi, and Dave the DBT Skill Effectively, using Chapter 5 of the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington.
The group shares personal experiences and insights on using this skill in various situations, such as dealing with difficult family dynamics and customer service interactions. They also discuss the importance of assuming good intentions and understanding that everyone is doing their best.

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The Borderline Barrister (feat. Megan)

Megan (@borderlinebarrister) was first diagnosed with BPD while in law school.

She discusses her experiences with mental health throughout her life, including struggles with anxiety and panic attacks. Megan discusses her journey of living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and the impact it has had on her relationships, including with her parents and her partner.

Megan shares her decision to be open about her diagnosis and create the Instagram account BorderlineBarrister to raise awareness around professionals living with this diagnosis and provide support for others with BPD. She highlights the need for positive role models and representation in the BPD community.

Of note, Megan is part of the DBT Skills series - so be sure to check those episodes out to learn more about how she uses skills in her day to day life!

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Chelsea talks about her decision to quit her job and enroll in school, only to face the challenges of online learning and being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood.

She also opens up about her experiences with self-medication and hospitalization, as well as her diagnosis of ADHD and the positive impact of medication.

Throughout the episode, Chelsea reflects on her family relationships and how she's had to learn to prioritize her own well-being and set boundaries for herself and her son to help break the cycle of invalidation and trauma that she experienced.

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