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Motivational Monday: Finding Motivation

Rather than a quote, I’m going to look at what drives us, what motivates humans in general. Why do we succeed in some areas and flounder in others?

The first part of the answer lies in understanding that there is motivation that is generated within yourself, intrinsic motivation; and there’s external motivation, such as pay, praise, or avoidance of punishment/conflict. (more…)

Therapy Tuesday: DBT – Part 4D – Emotional Regulation

I still like the way emotional regulation was described to me when I was working with my DBT group. The therapist leading the group said something along the lines of this:

Most of us have cooked something in our lives. Maybe a simple meal, maybe something fancy. Imagine if you had to cook without any handles on the pans, and without potholders to protect your hands. Even cooking something simple…