by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC | Jun 8, 2022 | Parenting, Relationships
The Power Parents Possess We all know the power parents possess by way of their influence on us. Whether we come from a family wrecked in the chaos of parental neglect and abuse, or if we come from a lovely thriving family rich with security and validation, we know,... 
by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC | May 24, 2022 | DBT
“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray All of us struggle with our emotions from time to time. Perhaps in the way that Dorian Gray expresses in the... 
by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC | May 9, 2022 | ADHD, DBT, Uncategorized
WISE MIND FOR THE DISTRACTED MIND: EMOTION REGULATION SKILLS FOR ADHD Emotions and Adult ADHD Emotion regulation is getting more attention in research and clinical circles as a significant dynamic in the lives of ADHD adults, with more voices advocating for changes to... 
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 | 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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