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Brain Activity Predicts the Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder

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Brain Activity Predicts the Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). . . is a type of psychotherapy, sometimes called “talk therapy,” used to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).” – Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault   Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is […]

Improve Emotion Regulation with Emotional-Based Meditation

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Improve Emotion Regulation with Emotional-Based Meditation   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness enables you to become a more cognizant observer of your experience, allowing you to become more “tuned in” to what you are feeling inside. When emotions feel confusing, overwhelming, or paralyzing, they are not serving the healthy and productive function that […]

Reduce Worry and Rumination and Improve Emotion Regulation Lowering Anxiety and Depression with Mindfulness

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Reduce Worry and Rumination and Improve Emotion Regulation Lowering Anxiety and Depression with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “The practice of mindfulness teaches us a different way to relate to our thoughts, feelings, and emotions as they arise. It is about learning to approach and acknowledge whatever is happening in the present […]

Improve Social Anxiety Disorder with Mindfulness

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Improve Social Anxiety Disorder with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Using mindfulness, we can begin to notice what happens in the body when anxiety is present and develop strategies to empower clients to “signal safety” to their nervous system. Over time, clients feel empowered to slow down their response to triggers, […]