Mindfulness is a common word for all of us now, but what does it mean and how do you do it?

If I were to ask you, what would you say?

Most of the time when I ask folks, they freeze for a second and then will ramble off something

about being in the present moment or paying attention.

Which isn't wrong, but then how do you do it?

That answer is a lot harder.

If you've been looking for an entry point into mindfulness, I got you.

Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist.

I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on this show, I'll help you face life's challenges with evidence-based approaches,

a sympathetic ear and zero judgment.

People behavior therapy or DBT is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that I specialize

in as a psychologist.

Mindfulness is one of the core components of DBT and is often practiced through six mindfulness

skills.

In this episode, I will discuss the six mindfulness skills of DBT in detail, including what they

are, how to practice them, and their benefits.

The first mindfulness skill in DBT is observe, which means paying attention to your environment

and your internal experiences without judgment.

Another way we describe it is as wordless watching.

This skill involves being fully present in the moment, observing your thoughts and feelings

as they come and go, and noticing the world around you without trying to change it.

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