Super Feeler
Dive into the experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Hear powerful stories from individuals with lived experience, their families, researchers, and mental health professionals. Each episode provides a strength-based perspective on mental health, filled with humor, raw emotion, and validation.
Every other week you will learn from a group of Super Feelers about how they navigate the world using Dialectic Behavioural Therapy skills.
Whether you’re navigating these challenges yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to understand more about the complexities of emotional regulation, Super Feeler is here to inform, inspire, and connect.
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Together, we explore the complexities of these conditions in a way that celebrates the beauty of feeling strongly.
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DBT Skills: Validation
Validation is so important for people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this episode we discuss the DBT Skill of validation including the complexities of giving and receiving validation, the challenges of navigating emotional conversations, and the techniques that can enhance effective communication.
Understanding our own emotions and self-validation is an incredibly important part of this skill.
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