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Mentalizing in Families: The Key to Understanding and Connection
Family life is full of intense emotions, deep bonds, and—sometimes—misunderstandings that leave us feeling disconnected. The good news is that there’s a powerful skill you can learn to transform your relationships: mentalizing.
Jul 31
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Undercontrolled vs Overcontrolled
What does control have to do with it? Families familiar with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) understand its effectiveness in managing...
Jun 10
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Validation and Mentalization
Supporting a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be an emotionally intense and...
Jun 5
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Core Mindfulness Skills
A REMINDER AND REVIEW FOR SOME. VALUABLE NEW PRACTICES FOR OTHERS. If you have a difficult relationship, these core mindfulness skills...
Mar 21
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Prevent Escalation of Conflict
Three Core Skills Urgent and unrelenting crises of your loved one can leave you and others in the family feeling chronically overwhelmed....
Feb 4
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Avoid Authority or Appeasement
Both responses sustain aggressive and violent behaviors If your loved one often engages in insistent demands and impulsive behaviors, you...
Nov 20, 2024
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