Wise Mind, Wise Life - Scott Spradlin
@wisemindwiselife.bsky.social
Provider, educator, and advocate of adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Completed DBT intensive training with Marsha Linehan and Linda Dimeff (2000). Author of "Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life" by New Harbinger Publications (2003).
From ours to yours, we hope you had a lovely and joyful Thanksgiving!
November 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
From ours to yours, we hope you had a lovely and joyful Thanksgiving!
#dailyDBT Love is a stance of commitment, care, and concern for self and others, expressed w/ accurate communication & reciprocal validation. As you take one another's thoughts, feelings, and desires seriously, you enter the #WTF relationship (With/To/For). #dbtskills #wisemind #relationships
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
#dailyDBT Love is a stance of commitment, care, and concern for self and others, expressed w/ accurate communication & reciprocal validation. As you take one another's thoughts, feelings, and desires seriously, you enter the #WTF relationship (With/To/For). #dbtskills #wisemind #relationships
#dailyDBT Loneliness may evolve into isolation. Isolation weakens your relationship skills. Avoid avoiding. Get out in proximity to others who share your values/interests. Participate with your #WiseMind. Practice connecting. #mindfulness #relationships #dbtskills #community
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
#dailyDBT Loneliness may evolve into isolation. Isolation weakens your relationship skills. Avoid avoiding. Get out in proximity to others who share your values/interests. Participate with your #WiseMind. Practice connecting. #mindfulness #relationships #dbtskills #community
@chadd-adhd.bsky.social #adhd2025 conference is for making friends. Joy, connection, community.
#adhd #adhdawareness #therapistsconnect #community
@cbt4adhd.bsky.social
#adhd #adhdawareness #therapistsconnect #community
@cbt4adhd.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
@chadd-adhd.bsky.social #adhd2025 conference is for making friends. Joy, connection, community.
#adhd #adhdawareness #therapistsconnect #community
@cbt4adhd.bsky.social
#adhd #adhdawareness #therapistsconnect #community
@cbt4adhd.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 AM
At Stormont Vail Hospital to present on DBT as a transdiagostic model for addressing emotion dysregulation across clinical populations. Mariah and I were thrilled to run into Gordon, one of our favorite Mirror, Inc peeps.
#Topeka #stormontvail #community #dbtskills
#Topeka #stormontvail #community #dbtskills
October 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
At Stormont Vail Hospital to present on DBT as a transdiagostic model for addressing emotion dysregulation across clinical populations. Mariah and I were thrilled to run into Gordon, one of our favorite Mirror, Inc peeps.
#Topeka #stormontvail #community #dbtskills
#Topeka #stormontvail #community #dbtskills
Staying at Topeka Hotel City Center. Meeting up with colleagues at Stormont Vail tomorrow. I'll speak on #Dbt for emotion dysregulation. #dbt #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #community #topeka #therapistsconnect @stormontheheights.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Staying at Topeka Hotel City Center. Meeting up with colleagues at Stormont Vail tomorrow. I'll speak on #Dbt for emotion dysregulation. #dbt #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #community #topeka #therapistsconnect @stormontheheights.bsky.social
DBT for a Life Worth Living.
October 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
DBT for a Life Worth Living.
October 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
WISDOM, MEANING, & DBT WISE MIND: NOTES FROM VERVAEKE-INFORMED STUDIES
For John Vervaeke, wisdom is crucial for addressing the modern "meaning crisis," a widespread feeling of alienation and purpose-deprivation.
#wisemind #mindfulness #wisdom #wellness #therapistsconnect #community #dbtskills
For John Vervaeke, wisdom is crucial for addressing the modern "meaning crisis," a widespread feeling of alienation and purpose-deprivation.
#wisemind #mindfulness #wisdom #wellness #therapistsconnect #community #dbtskills
September 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
WISDOM, MEANING, & DBT WISE MIND: NOTES FROM VERVAEKE-INFORMED STUDIES
For John Vervaeke, wisdom is crucial for addressing the modern "meaning crisis," a widespread feeling of alienation and purpose-deprivation.
#wisemind #mindfulness #wisdom #wellness #therapistsconnect #community #dbtskills
For John Vervaeke, wisdom is crucial for addressing the modern "meaning crisis," a widespread feeling of alienation and purpose-deprivation.
#wisemind #mindfulness #wisdom #wellness #therapistsconnect #community #dbtskills
...which invariably fluctuates, and will steep you in validation and acceptance, which opens new spaces for finding practical solutions to daily problems while aiming toward cultivating a Life Worth Living.
#dbt4adhd #dbtskills #wisemind #community
#dbt4adhd #dbtskills #wisemind #community
August 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
...which invariably fluctuates, and will steep you in validation and acceptance, which opens new spaces for finding practical solutions to daily problems while aiming toward cultivating a Life Worth Living.
#dbt4adhd #dbtskills #wisemind #community
#dbt4adhd #dbtskills #wisemind #community
The present reading pile awaits me and my tiny rap-ups on our workbook for #adhdadults. What's on your pile? What are you reading?
Happy Monday, friends and followers.
#readmorebooks #4ecognition #wisemind #wisdom #fantasticfour #orthopeeps #byungchulhan #hatmutrosa #8thdaybooks
Happy Monday, friends and followers.
#readmorebooks #4ecognition #wisemind #wisdom #fantasticfour #orthopeeps #byungchulhan #hatmutrosa #8thdaybooks
August 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The present reading pile awaits me and my tiny rap-ups on our workbook for #adhdadults. What's on your pile? What are you reading?
Happy Monday, friends and followers.
#readmorebooks #4ecognition #wisemind #wisdom #fantasticfour #orthopeeps #byungchulhan #hatmutrosa #8thdaybooks
Happy Monday, friends and followers.
#readmorebooks #4ecognition #wisemind #wisdom #fantasticfour #orthopeeps #byungchulhan #hatmutrosa #8thdaybooks
#dbt4adhd The ADHD-Communication Connection.
ADHD inattention, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation don't just affect your ability to focus on tasks; they also interfere with your efforts at effective communication. #dbtskills #adhdadults #adhd #relationships #mindfulness #wisemind
ADHD inattention, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation don't just affect your ability to focus on tasks; they also interfere with your efforts at effective communication. #dbtskills #adhdadults #adhd #relationships #mindfulness #wisemind
July 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#dbt4adhd The ADHD-Communication Connection.
ADHD inattention, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation don't just affect your ability to focus on tasks; they also interfere with your efforts at effective communication. #dbtskills #adhdadults #adhd #relationships #mindfulness #wisemind
ADHD inattention, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation don't just affect your ability to focus on tasks; they also interfere with your efforts at effective communication. #dbtskills #adhdadults #adhd #relationships #mindfulness #wisemind
(1) #dbt4adhd Avoiding the negative/painful aspects of life. This can lead to avoiding positive/pleasant events and experiences. #dbt #dbtskills #emotionregulation #adhd #adhdadults #wisemind #mindfulness #accumulatepositives
July 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
(1) #dbt4adhd Avoiding the negative/painful aspects of life. This can lead to avoiding positive/pleasant events and experiences. #dbt #dbtskills #emotionregulation #adhd #adhdadults #wisemind #mindfulness #accumulatepositives
"Love is as love does. Love is an act of will -- namely, both an intention and an action. Will also implies choice. We do not have to love. We choose to love." ~M. Scott Peck
#love #relationships #wisemind #wisdom #mindfulness #community
#love #relationships #wisemind #wisdom #mindfulness #community
July 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"Love is as love does. Love is an act of will -- namely, both an intention and an action. Will also implies choice. We do not have to love. We choose to love." ~M. Scott Peck
#love #relationships #wisemind #wisdom #mindfulness #community
#love #relationships #wisemind #wisdom #mindfulness #community
#dbt4adhd #EmotionRegulation: From "Knowing to Going" Knowing about emotions is one thing; putting that knowledge into practice is another, especially when you have #ADHD and Executive Function Impairments (EFIs) might make execution challenging. #adhdadults #mindfulness #wisemind #wisdom
July 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#dbt4adhd #EmotionRegulation: From "Knowing to Going" Knowing about emotions is one thing; putting that knowledge into practice is another, especially when you have #ADHD and Executive Function Impairments (EFIs) might make execution challenging. #adhdadults #mindfulness #wisemind #wisdom
#dbt4adhd is highly effective for #adhdAdults due to its focus on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness – all areas where ADHD can present significant challenges.
#DBT #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #adhd #adhdadults #adhdsupport
#DBT #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #adhd #adhdadults #adhdsupport
July 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#dbt4adhd is highly effective for #adhdAdults due to its focus on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness – all areas where ADHD can present significant challenges.
#DBT #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #adhd #adhdadults #adhdsupport
#DBT #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #adhd #adhdadults #adhdsupport
#dbt4adhd DBT teaches the dialectical stitch that joins either/or and all-or-nothing thinking in favor of both/and, that opens you to creative solutions to daily problems and effective responses to your #adhd challenges. #DBT #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #adhdadults #TherapistsConnect
July 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#dbt4adhd DBT teaches the dialectical stitch that joins either/or and all-or-nothing thinking in favor of both/and, that opens you to creative solutions to daily problems and effective responses to your #adhd challenges. #DBT #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #adhdadults #TherapistsConnect
#dbt4adhd
Mindfulness practices enhance your attentional regulation, which in turn improves your emotional regulation, leading to decreased anxiety, anger, and frustration... #dbt #dbtskills #wisemind #mindfulness #adhd #adhdawareness #ADHDSupport #adhdadults #community
Mindfulness practices enhance your attentional regulation, which in turn improves your emotional regulation, leading to decreased anxiety, anger, and frustration... #dbt #dbtskills #wisemind #mindfulness #adhd #adhdawareness #ADHDSupport #adhdadults #community
July 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#dbt4adhd
Mindfulness practices enhance your attentional regulation, which in turn improves your emotional regulation, leading to decreased anxiety, anger, and frustration... #dbt #dbtskills #wisemind #mindfulness #adhd #adhdawareness #ADHDSupport #adhdadults #community
Mindfulness practices enhance your attentional regulation, which in turn improves your emotional regulation, leading to decreased anxiety, anger, and frustration... #dbt #dbtskills #wisemind #mindfulness #adhd #adhdawareness #ADHDSupport #adhdadults #community
(1) The writing is going well enough, as we climb out of formatting hell. In the meantime, #dailyDBT Remember, being present to others allows you to listen deeply and intentionally, which is itself validating for them. --> #dbt #dbtskills #relationships #mindfulness #wisemind #love
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July 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
(1) The writing is going well enough, as we climb out of formatting hell. In the meantime, #dailyDBT Remember, being present to others allows you to listen deeply and intentionally, which is itself validating for them. --> #dbt #dbtskills #relationships #mindfulness #wisemind #love
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As Mariah and I wrap up our forthcoming DBT SKills Workbook for ADHD Adults, I fall in love again with so many of the elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Elements that I love about DBT, which are on my mind at present (see below):
#dbt #dbtskills #mindfulness #dbt4adhd #adhdadults
#dbt #dbtskills #mindfulness #dbt4adhd #adhdadults
July 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As Mariah and I wrap up our forthcoming DBT SKills Workbook for ADHD Adults, I fall in love again with so many of the elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Elements that I love about DBT, which are on my mind at present (see below):
#dbt #dbtskills #mindfulness #dbt4adhd #adhdadults
#dbt #dbtskills #mindfulness #dbt4adhd #adhdadults
It's been a busy week and weekend, and after enjoying time with friends, family food and fireworks, and a our second annual reading aloud of the declaration of independence, let me say to my fellow Americans, Happy Independence Day!
July 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's been a busy week and weekend, and after enjoying time with friends, family food and fireworks, and a our second annual reading aloud of the declaration of independence, let me say to my fellow Americans, Happy Independence Day!
#dbt4adhd New #DBT tools for #ADHDadults are on the way. Here’s a peek at Love as a CAPE. We really love our acronyms in the DBT world. May need to pare this down a little, but we shall see. Be mindful out there. #dbskills #adhd #mindfulness #wisemind #love #community #TherapistsConnect
July 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#dbt4adhd New #DBT tools for #ADHDadults are on the way. Here’s a peek at Love as a CAPE. We really love our acronyms in the DBT world. May need to pare this down a little, but we shall see. Be mindful out there. #dbskills #adhd #mindfulness #wisemind #love #community #TherapistsConnect
#dailydbt Some tasks seem overwhelming when emotion mind might scream, 'This is impossible! Just avoid it!' and reasonable mind coldly states, 'You've got to do this; it's due tomorrow.' Wise Mind integrates both and opens a wise path forward that is gentle and effective. #dbt #dbtskills #wisemind
June 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
#dailydbt Some tasks seem overwhelming when emotion mind might scream, 'This is impossible! Just avoid it!' and reasonable mind coldly states, 'You've got to do this; it's due tomorrow.' Wise Mind integrates both and opens a wise path forward that is gentle and effective. #dbt #dbtskills #wisemind
(1) #dbt4adhd #Adhdadults need: Autonomy & Self-Efficacy, Adult Respect & Reciprocity, and Emotional Safety & Open Communication. These suffer under the weight of societal, relational, and internalized invalidation. #adhd #dbt #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #selfrespect #love #relationships
June 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
(1) #dbt4adhd #Adhdadults need: Autonomy & Self-Efficacy, Adult Respect & Reciprocity, and Emotional Safety & Open Communication. These suffer under the weight of societal, relational, and internalized invalidation. #adhd #dbt #dbtskills #mindfulness #wisemind #selfrespect #love #relationships