Posted by Dinah on July 19, 2008, at 16:53:17
In reply to Leaning into the pain, posted by llurpsienoodle on July 19, 2008, at 8:39:42
I think it might be two different aspects of the treatment? It's been a while since I read her book. But I think there are different parts to it. Mindfulness is one part, and distress tolerance another? And also interpersonal effectiveness, and something else.
In the mindfulness part, you are supposed to experience the pain fully. To watch it go by like leaves on a stream. To be aware of all your feelings, yet not swallowed by them. I think??? Can't recall.
But there's a time and place for everything. It might not always be the time or place for being aware of one's pain.
I can't really remember. Too long since I read the book.
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