by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC | Nov 8, 2021 | Marriage
Turning Toward and Togetherness Thanks to the work of Doctors John and Julie Gottman, we have decades of consistent evidence that shows togetherness and turning toward patterns are key to mutual appreciation, love, and respect. And even where there are patterns of... 
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 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 28, 2021 | ADHD, DBT
Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly controversial and misunderstood disorder in the mental health world. One that many don’t take seriously, even among medical and mental health professionals. The name itself, as argued by Russell... 
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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