Author: Simon’s Listening
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Autistic Vampire
In recently rewatching Interview with the Vampire I noticed similarities between the autistic experience and vampirism which led to me doing deep dive into the parallels in this video. I look at the sensory World with things like sensory sensitivities and Dietary Preferences; the social World with difference, masking, Alone Time, and Communication; and the…
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Memory Box for Grief
This article covers memory boxes – a powerful tool to support bereavement and building a lasting connection with teh deceased. Learn how to construct a box, why they work, and bereavement theory/DBT skills that support memory boxes
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Behaviour Chain Analysis
Behaviour Chain Analysis Yet again, you’ve lapsed. You’ve lost count how many times you’ve been here before, you’ve lapsed, binged, used….You sit there full of self-loathing and shame and wondered to yourself, how did this happen? What caused this? Why am I so powerless over my addiction? There’s a hopelessness after a period of sobriety…
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DBT for Addiction
This is the first of two articles exploring how DBT Skills can be used to give you control over your addiction – whether that be alcohol, drugs, gambling, porn, or compulsive gaming – these 4 skills will how you decide if recovery is right for you, give you tools to cope with cravings, and reduce…
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DBT For Impossible Decisions
This article teaches DBT Skills like Cope Ahead, the Magic Wand Question, Cost-Benefit Analysis and Radical Acceptance which we can apply to impossible decisions in order to manage them
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Find Your Calling
Find Your Calling in life by looking at your values and moving towards the next step of your idea career. Look at some myths such as being Called, and make a meaning that is yours
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Quadrat Challenge
The Quadrat Challenge looks at a small random section of your home to foster positive psychological traits of Awe, Gratitude, and Mindful Presence
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Mindfulness For Toe Stubbing
Mindfulness for Toe Stubbers This is using mindfulness for when you stub your toe – an alternate way to respond to physical pain and you can use the same principles for emotional and psychological pain. https://youtu.be/l-rrHaiHduY Contents Automatic Reaction to Toe Stubbing Hopping around, grabbing your toe, swearing – these are all automatic, natural, and…
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Gaming Addiction
What is Gaming Addiction? Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for people experiencing compulsive play
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Understanding Grief from being Locked in the Toilet
In this article, I use the analogy of being locked in the toilet to talk about coming to terms with grief after a bereavement
