Exploring an Alternative Model
Digging into the Dilemma of Dissociation
Chapter 22: Tempering Addictions
A Word about Dopamine
Working through Substance Dependence
Overcoming Eating Disorders
Gaining Ground on Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Getting a Grip on Behavioral Addictions
Chapter 23: Dealing with Counterproductive Behaviors
Tackling Self-Invalidation
Handling Self-Hatred
Balancing Solitude and Connectedness
10 Part 6: The Part of Tens Chapter 24: Ten Mindful Practices Observe an Itch Observe the Urge to Swallow Observe Your Hands Observe Your Breath by Ladder Breathing Describe a Social Media Post Describe a Difficult or Painful Emotion Describe the Sounds around You Participate in Standing on One Foot Participate in Writing with Your Non-Dominant Hand Participate in Driving a Car Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Live an Antidepressant Life Engaging in Exercise Trying Meditation Eating a Less Refined Diet Being Careful with Alcohol and Various Drugs Getting Enough Sleep Maintaining Social Interaction and Connection Adding Recreation and Relaxation to Your Routine Accessing Green Space and the Environment Taking Care of Pets and Other Animals Making Time for Faith and Prayer Chapter 26: Ten Myths about DBT Myth: DBT Is Used Only with People with Borderline Personality Disorder Myth: DBT Therapists Teach Skills from a Manual; It’s Not a Real Therapy Myth: DBT Takes Years Before You Feel Better Myth: DBT Is a Suicide Prevention Therapy Myth: If No Other Therapy Has Helped, DBT Won’t Either Myth: Once You Start DBT, You Need to Continue It Forever Myth: You Have to Accept Buddhism to Do DBT Myth: DBT Is a Cult Myth: There Is Very Little Evidence That DBT Works Myth: DBT Isn’t Interested in “Root Causes” of Mental Illness
11 Index
List of Illustrations
1 Chapter 18FIGURE 18-1: A typical diary card. FIGURE 18-2: A detailed list of skills.
Guide
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