Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, has written a memoir in which she opens up more than she has ever before. As a DBT clinician, I have been reading this book and taking my time as I get to know the infamous Marsha. I feel in awe of all that […]
The mindfulness buzz has been growing each year and in 2020 it shows no sign of slowing down. There will be a new film about the effects of mindfulness in one’s life, coming this spring. Through the trailer, we find that we will hear from mindfulness gurus such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Deepak Chopra, Daniel Goleman, […]
Love and Kindness is what this month has been all about. Take a moment to reflect on the love and kindness within yourself with this loving-kindness meditation. A little bit of love and kindness only makes the world that much better to live in.
We are over a month into 2020 and I think it’s best to do an occasional check in with ourselves to see how we’re doing with all that is going on, and all that we’d like to live up towards. This attached article lists off 20 ways for us to be more mindful. Pick a […]
Valentine’s Day seems like it can be a drag when single, though it doesn’t have to be! It is a day of love, and we can fill the day with self-love all the way. Take care of yourself and read up on these 14 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day on your own. You matter, so […]
The tragic loss of an NBA great, Kobe Bryant, has left us shook. He was one of 9 members who died in a helicopter accident, along with his 13-year-old daughter. We may not have known these people personally, though their loss is tragic and saddening nonetheless. Kobe especially left an imprint on anyone who found […]
Holidays can be full of joy and gratitude, along with stress and dissatisfaction. Take a moment to de-stress with this 10-minute guided meditation to find a bit of Zen. https://soundcloud.com/mindfulmagazine/a-10-minute-guided-meditation-to-tame-holiday-stress
For many, the holiday season can be quite overwhelming and not a time of year one would like to relish in. When distressed, we gain defense mechanisms to protect ourselves to cope with the stressors that come our way. Check out this list of ten defense mechanisms and see which ones you utilize most. This […]
With more people opening up and seeking treatment for their struggles with mental health, researchers are learning more and more about the relationship people have with self-harm. This New York Times article speaks more about the psychology behind self-harming and how it can be addressed. Read more by clicking the link!
In an Oprah interview, Lady Gaga discusses her challenges with trauma, judgments, self-harm, and mental health overall. “I once believed that there was no way back from my trauma. I really did. I was in physical, mental, and emotional pain. And medicine works, but you need medicine with the therapy for it to really work, […]
