by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC | Nov 3, 2021 | ADHD, Christian DBT, DBT, Kairos DBT
What is Wise Mind? Wise mind as found in the core mindfulness skills of DBT, developed by Marsha Linehan and her colleagues at the University of Washington in Seattle, is a construct that communicates to us that we have wisdom. My understanding of wise mind is... 
by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC | Nov 2, 2021 | ADHD, Mindfulness
Distraction Frustration Perhaps you find your head busy with thoughts about the unfairness that you can’t have a block of time for yourself. Maybe you begin to judge yourself for not being able to let go of the passing feet and giggles of your children, who were... 
by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC | Oct 30, 2021 | Attention, Mindfulness, Recollection
Mindfulness is a broad term that refers to any practice of non-reactive participation, intentional cultivation of awareness, and paying attention to the moment as well as bringing oneself into each moment as fully as possible. It is a simple yet many-layered and... 
by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC | Oct 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Couples therapy is often prompted by a rupture, or ruptures, in connectedness, a breach in the relationship. Anything from a slow drift into parallel lives to active hostilities during heated arguments. These ruptures, whatever their nature, manifest wounds in the... 
by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC | Oct 17, 2020 | ADHD, DBT, Mindfulness
Wise Mind for the Distracted Mind is an evolving project that involves the cultivation of a careful modification of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles, structures, and skills to help ADHD diagnosed adults better address significant areas of struggle such as...
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