I know, I know, but hear me out! Typically I LOATHE affirmations. I often find them trite, obnoxiously positive, and invalidating. AND there are some thoughts and phrases I use in order to cope when I'm experiencing intense emotions. I go over examples of affirmations that I don't find helpful and juxtapose them with coping thoughts that I DO find helpful.

Helpful resources from this episode:

DBT references

DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets – online pdf version

DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets – buy the manual from a Black-owned book store!

Handouts/graphics used in this episode

List of coping thoughts & examples of affirmations

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