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As we get ready to begin teaching a new cycle of Wise Mind, I thought this would be a good time to pause and write this reflection on Core Mindfulness 1: The States of Mind. In our first group session, we orient patients to the structure of the group, including guidelines that maintain its integrity, the theoretical framework of DBT, the assumptions we agree to consider, mindfulness as a skill, and ways to practice Wise Mind in our daily lives. In a nutshell, Wise Mind

The skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are incredibly effective—especially when practiced consistently and with intention. I’ve...