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i can't see them... but i can guess a few. i think you should make a list so you can see them, and remind yourself of them. 
you pray and read more scriptures.
you post and get feedback and support.
you are talking about your struggles more openly. ( i remember when you did not)
you are in therepy. ( i remember you being scared to go).
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these above are you searching for answers.
amen: seek and ye shall find!)you care. (sadly lots of people don't care about the things that matter)
do you know how many people don't have the blessings of being in much needed therepy... this makes you blessed because you have support!
thinking about the positive things in your life is what DBT is all about.
... when you feel bad, you practice remembering your blessings. the things that are good. and you do things that make you feel good, and give you joy....you turn yourself and focus to things that are healthy.
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mixed up emtions and actions = emotional mind
finding and trying coping skills = reasonable mind
refocused and able to make healthy choices = wise mind
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you are taking your stress and building a coping process to take care of yourself. you are learning to take care of your person needs.
you rock! 
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AnointedPoetess said:I have a question tho GV, why isnt the states of mind that they talk about in DBT groups, in depressed and anxious, the Dialectial behavior therapy workbook?
it's ok. you bring it up in group. group's main fuction is for everyone to learn socially. that's why the excersizes you all share out loud. you get to practice together, learn you aren't alone, and see how it all works. in your workbook it is found under the chapter 'mindfulness handout'
i don't have a book. i have a work manual from my classes. it teaches it and has workbook sections. so if yours if different, just look for 'goals and guidelines'... 'mindfulness training' ...
your therepist should know about this. i only meant to exsplaine something you said you didn't understand. please tell your counsellor about it. i don't want to jump into helping you too much.
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