This has saved me so much trouble.

Great technique / practice. And great walking area. Nice vid.

Also an effective interview tool, which you do well in TPH podcasts, especially when (re)explaining tough concepts or to summarize a dense section.

The more egregious, outlandish and many the accusations, the more important to practice this-and the tremendously more difficult to practice this as well. It's so hard to keep listening to the whole litany of the indictment before reponding (not reacting).

I now ask myself “is this useful?” every time I am stressed and it’s so helpful. This advice about “reflective listening” is very useful. Thank you for your continued efforts to be reflective and thoughtful. ❤️

What you are alluding to is what I call perception and intent and both are valid. This is one of "15 Principles" I developed and teach patients. Communication is less about technique and more about the psychodynamics within and between two people. I wish you would allow me the

You are so right Dan ❤️

@mzr4mzr Good idea. Thank you for the post. I'll give it a try. 😊✌️

The #STOP skill in #dbt. S top T ake a step back O bserve and P roceed.

This is a long shot but I’m certain we would love for you to attend or look carefully at the plight of falsely accused and falsely incarcerated people around the world. Please consider this your invitation: