Mindfulness is a common word for all of us now, but what does it mean and how do you do it? If we were to ask you, what would you say? Most of the time when Dr. Johnson asks people, they freeze for a second and then will ramble off something about being in the present moment or paying attention. Which isn’t wrong, but then how do you go about doing that? That answer is a lot harder. If you’ve been looking for an entry point into mindfulness, this week's Savvy Psychologist's episode is for you.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that Dr. Johnson specializes in as a psychologist. Mindfulness is one of the core components of DBT and is often practiced through six mindfulness skills:
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