I went to the DBT group last night. As it happens, my T was trained by Marsha Linehan or by people who were trained by Marsha. I found the class to be very beneficial. It was awkward being the new person in the group. I realized quickly that I'm very judgmental and a snob when it comes to people. It's something that I will definitely need to work on. I plan on attending group next week. I also realized that I have extreme difficulty committing to groups (even groups of friends). I will usually go for a few weeks then I drop out. That will be more difficult (I think) because my T is leading the DBT group. It's another issue that I will have to work on in therapy. My T gave me a DBT workbook that we use in group. It's very helpful to get to practice the skills in group and read about them in between sessions.
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"What is Real? asked the Velveteen Rabbit one day.
"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."
"Does it hurt?" asked the Rabbit.
"Sometimes," said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. "When you are Real you don't mind being hurt."
-The Velveteen Rabbit by Marjorie Williams
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