Which Path, Right or Left?

Facts or Feelings? ...or Both?

100

Thinking about every exhaustive detail to prepare and control a decision.

Facts! ("Reasonable Mind" decision)

200

Yelling at my best friend when I was angry with my boyfriend.

Feeling! ("Emotional Mind" decision)

300

Choosing to go to the movies with a friend to challenge my fears even though my anxiety wants me to isolate.

Both! ("Wise Mind" decision)

Just say NO

100

My partner makes me feel bad, and has been for two years. He wants me to stay with him. Do I set a boundary?

Just say NO. Set a boundary!

200

A stranger starts to talk to me, but I get the feeling he is lying through his teeth.  He asks to hang out with me longer at the club. What should I do?

Trust your GUT! Go home, and let someone you trust know where you are.

Healthy Relationships

100

Taking a walk with my friend on a Saturday afternoon and sharing our goals for the next few months.

Healthy!

200

My partner of a year never makes me feel safe in my body, but I want to stay in the relationship because I am used to this treatment.

Unhealthy!

What the DBT?!

100

This skill helps you come to a decision using the intersection of reasonable mind and emotional mind.

What is Wise Mind.

200

This skill helps you calm yourself by utilizing the five  senses in the present moment around you.

What is Self-Soothe.

300

This skill can be used to effectively ask for what you want while maintaining the self-respect and fairness to the other person in the relationship.

What is DEAR MAN.

Self-care IS healthcare

100

Name 3 things you can do to engage in self-care. Go!

Body: (ex. bath)

Mind: (ex. meditate)

Spirit: (ex. read a favorite book, saying a prayer or setting intentions, etc)

200

"I'm exhausted...take tonight to eat a good meal and watch a movie in bed? OR push myself to go out to a club late even though I have work tomorrow?"

Practice self-care and make sure you are taking care of yourself and your basic needs!