Balancing Wants and Shoulds
These posters / reminders are placed all around the RFK unit, and the posters and reminders are red...
What is "the current DBT skill of the month"
Living in the moment, intuitively thinking, balancing and arranging the rational mind + emotional mind.
What is the definition of "Wise Mind" (Sabia Mente)
Before weighing the pros and cons, you might want to understand...
What is the "situation or context"
These DBT skills help you with...
What is "interpersonal effectiveness"
A person does this when they are aware of themselves and/or what's going on around them...
What is "focusing on the present moment"
These skills help you with...
What is "Distress Tolerance and Decision Making"
An even distribution of weight or action that leads to someone or something being steady or stable
What is "balance"
A mind that is only focused on approaching something logically or analytically
What is "rational mind"
A con is...
What are the "negatives of doing an action(s)"
When you experience: depression, anger, frustration, burnout, and extreme tiredness.
What is "too many shoulds"
A mind that is reactive and using only emotions to make decisions...
What is "emotional mind"
A pro is...
What are the "benefits of doing any action(s)"
When you make or experience: broken promises, failing your responsibilities, over self-indulgence.
What is "too many wants"
Being able to search deep within yourself and intuitively know what the most effective or productive course of action is to pursue.
What is "balancing the rational mind and emotional mind"
Realizing how to accept reality and tolerate distress, leading to better outcomes, versus rejecting reality and refusing to tolerate distress.
What is "considering the pros and cons before taking action"