Show Notes
In today's episode, we discuss your relationship with yourself, focusing on the skill of Loving-Kindness. When you are having a hard time, are you kind or harsh with yourself? Do you berate yourself for real or perceived mistakes? Do you try to motivate yourself with criticism? These tactics tend to not work in the long-run and erode your sense of self. What if you had permission to be gentle and compassionate with yourself? The DBT skill of Loving-Kindness meditation is based on the Buddhist practice of Metta, which can help you cultivate a gentle, loving relationship with yourself. Although the roots of this skill lie in Buddhism, we offer a secular version of the practice here. To learn more about this podcast and full show notes, go to bayareadbtcc.com Ask Us a Question! We'd love to hear from you! Where are you getting stuck with your skills application? Ask us a question for the chance to have it answered on the podcast. Submit your question here. Please note that questions, and this podcast in general, are not a substitute for individual mental health treatment.
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