Tag: theory of mind

Doing The Best We Can?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by MJ

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There is a DBT concept or belief that says: Everyone is doing the best they can in the moment. I remember taking the DBT course and hearing this core belief for the first time. I bristled. I raised my hand. I asked for one… Continue Reading “Doing The Best We Can?”

Category: abuse in families, DBT, relationships, therapyTags: abusive behavior in relationships, DBT concepts, Dr. David Schnarch, manipulation in relationships, marital sadism, mind-mapping, self-advocacy, theory of mind

Cognitive Empathy

Posted on March 23, 2015 by MJ

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A friend commented on my prolific blog writing lately. I write more when I’m processing something. I have another blog. Were I dealing with an exacerbation in symptoms in one of my daughters I would be posting there. Some of the content here could… Continue Reading “Cognitive Empathy”

Category: anxiety, disorders, mental health, relationships, therapyTags: anxiety and the brain, anxiety disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, cognitive empathy, emotional empathy, narcissism, narcissistic supply, personality disorders, theory of mind, therapy