Mindfulness is
Focusing one's mind on one thing in the moment. Being in control of your mind rather than your mind controlling you. Seeing things how they actually are.
Why do we use "what" skills?
To fully participate in what we are doing.
DESCRIBE is: * Using words to represent what you observe * Sensing and evaluating what you are experiencing * Noticing and knowing what you are thinking is JUST a thought, and not necessarily a fact How can describe help us?
* Gets us into wise mind * Gets you grounded * Forces us to see things how they really are rather than what we think they are or should be
What does it mean to participate:
Throw yourself into the present moment fully; be one with what you're doing; Get in the zone!
Who are the best DBT counselors ever?
Maggie and Dave Duh!!! :)