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How mentalization skills can help children at risk
Mentalization lets kids consider situations from many points of view Thinking About Thinking May Help At-Risk Children Mentalization lets kids consider situations from many points of view Published on May 18, 2013 by Kristi Pikiewicz, PhD in Meaningful You Imagine that you have arrived at a museum to view an Ancient Grecian statue. Your experience, including your thoughts, emotions, and physiological reactions, would be dictated by two factors: the nature and quality of the artwork itself, and the space within which it is presented. The statue may be beautiful or frightening, sturdy or fragile, well-preserved or in a state of disrepair. These are immutable properties that cannot be easily changed,…
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The drowning of Eric Dietz
I was saddened today to hear about the loss of the son of a person I respect and have been inspired by. Eric Dietz, the 29 year old son of Lisa Dietz, died in January from drowning. Lisa was the operator of dbtselfhelp.com which is now down. Unbeknownst to Lisa, I have been inspired by her site and have quoted it several times on my site and in my publications. I am very sorry for her loss. I can only imagine the pain this untimely death must have caused. Here is the link to and text of the obit for Eric: Obituary: Trying to save a life, Eric Dietz lost his own…
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May is Borderline Personality Disorder Month
May is Borderline Personality Disorder Month, a time to recognize the symptoms of borderline personality disorder and the possibilities for treatment. According to the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness that centers on the inability to manage emotions effectively. The disorder occurs in the context of relationships: sometimes all relationships are affected, sometimes only one or several. The symptoms include: fear of abandonment, impulsivity, anger, bodily self-harm, suicide, feelings of emptiness and chaotic relationships. While some persons with BPD are high functioning in certain settings, their private lives may be in turmoil. Others are unable to work and require financial support. Officially…