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Distress Tolerance skills are skills that can be used when you face overwhelming emotions in the moment. Overwhelming emotions can make a person feel out of control and often react in harmful ways to themselves or others due to the internal pain they are experiencing.

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DBT: Affirmations

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Distraction from an overwhelming emotion can be an effective tool, especially when it’s a distraction that brings you joy. This idea is based on a premise often explored in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or the theory that our behaviors can affect our thoughts, which in turn affect our emotions.

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Distress Tolerance Skill # 2 : Distract yourself with Pleasurable Activities

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Distress Tolerance skills are skills that can be used for facing overwhelming emotions in the moment. Overwhelming emotions can make a person feel out of control and often react in harmful ways to themselves or others due to the internal pain they are experiencing.

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What is DBT?

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We need to be careful and cognizant of how we “price” our leadership.

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Leadership: At What Cost?

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Blake Wingo shares insights on supporting a partner during a high-risk pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of education about the condition and being present at medical appointments. He stresses the need for open communication, encouraging partners to express fears and concerns while offering emotional support. To maintain their strength, Wingo advises partners to also seek support for themselves through counseling or support groups. His approach underlines the power of patience, empathy, and unwavering support to be a pillar of strength for a partner facing a high-risk pregnancy.

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Supporting a High-Risk Pregnancy

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Couples are increasingly exploring open relationships, influenced by changing societal norms and individual preferences. This trend is linked to the recognition that traditional monogamy may not fulfill all individual needs. Media portrayals have normalized such relationships, while technology provides platforms for those interested to connect. Essential elements like open communication and trust are crucial for navigating the complexities of non-monogamous partnerships. Meanwhile, The Pursuit offers specialized counseling services by experienced therapists who cater to various concerns, promoting healing, recovery, and personal growth, with a free introductory consultation available.

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Why More Couples Are Interested in Open Relationships

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Tactical Blend of Executive Coaching and Clinical Counseling In the complex battleground of leadership, where strategic maneuvers meet psychological resilience, the fusion of executive coaching and clinical counseling becomes a tactical alliance, sculpting transformative leaders. Decoding the Essence of Executive Coaching: Picture having a seasoned strategist for your professional campaign—that’s the essence of executive coaching. […]

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Tactical Blend of Executive Coaching and Clinical Counseling

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ADHD Hacks for Peak Performance College life, which is full of lectures, assignments, and social obligations, can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. For students grappling with ADHD, this academic juggle might seem even more challenging. However, with the right strategies and a touch of brain-boosting wisdom inspired by Jim Kwik, renowned memory and brain performance […]

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ADHD Hacks for Peak Performance

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By Adam R Glendye LPC CPCS Many of us suffer from a fear of failure. I don’t know about you, but my heart rate just increased as I typed that sentence. Anxiety is a common symptom when we are confronted with possible failure. To fail, might mean that we are not good enough, that we […]

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Failure On Your Pursuit

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Navigating Leadership Excellence: The Synergy of Executive Coaching and Clinical Counseling Resilience and emotional intelligence are as crucial as strategic moves, the tandem of executive coaching and clinical counseling emerges as a powerful tool for creating transformative leaders. Understanding the Essence of Executive Coaching: Executive coaching is akin to having a seasoned guide for your […]

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