A couple episodes ago, I was dealing with anger about my autism diagnosis. This episode, it’s time for sadness! I’m hopping right on the “it’s hopeless” thought train, heading for a cliff, so I reign myself in with the Distract skill, specifically using comparisons. I also talk about using diary cards and competency tiers to remind me of where I’m skillful.
Helpful resources from this episode:
DBT references:
DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets – online pdf version;
DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets – buy the manual from a Black-owned book store!
DBT handouts used in this episode:
Interpersonal Effectiveness Handout 3 – Overview: Obtaining Objectives Skillfully;
Emotion Regulation Handout 6 – Ways to Describe Emotions;
Emotion Regulation Handout 19 – Build Mastery and Cope Ahead;
- Cope Ahead;
Emotion Regulation Handout 21 – Overview: Managing Really Difficult Emotions;
Emotion Regulation Handout 22 – Mindfulness to Current Emotion;
Other resources used in this episode:
TikTok: @notliketheothers_blog invalidation superstore playlist:
- PTSD;
- Autism;
- Depression;
The Confidence Gap (from TheHappinessTrap.com) by Russ Harris;
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