Expanding Awareness in DBT: Mind and Body Connection

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Key Points

  1. Mindfulness begins with body awareness, which is essential for connecting to the external world through the senses.
  2. Progressing from body awareness, clients learn to be mindful of their thoughts, emotions, and triggers, which helps them understand their psychological processes.
  3. DBT aims to develop insight by observing the interconnectedness of bodily sensations, mental activities, and life experiences without immediate reaction.
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