Bend, Don't Break: The Power of Psychological Flexibility

<p>What is psychological flexibility, and why is it one of the most important skills for mental health?</p><p>In this episode, Maddy and Raich explore what psychological flexibility is and why it plays a key role across all therapy approaches. We discuss <strong>closed mind</strong>, <strong>open mind</strong>, and <strong>flexible mind</strong> states, exploring when each is helpful and when it can keep us stuck.</p><p>You&#39;ll also learn about the skill of <strong>Radical Openness</strong> and be introduced to <strong>Flexible Mind DEF </strong>a practical skill that helps you build openness by acknowledging unwanted emotions, engaging in self-enquiry, and responding with humility.</p><p>🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p>If you enjoy the episode, please <strong>like, follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share</strong> to help support the podcast. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Patreon: </strong></p><p>Wanting more weekly wise Mind?! For bonus episodes and exclusive resources every week, join us on <strong>Patreon, the link </strong>via <strong>wisemindcollective.com.au</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>Contact us:</strong></u></p><p><a href="https://www.wisemindcollective.com.au/"><strong>www.wisemindcollective.com.au</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>wisemindcollective.com.au</p><p>Instagram + Facebook + TIK TOK - Wisemind: A DBT Podcast</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Crisis Support</strong></p><p>This space may include discussions that bring up strong emotions or difficult topics. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you&#39;re not alone and support is available.</p><p>If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to:</p><p>Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)</p><p>Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636</p><p>13YARN – 13 92 76 (A 24/7 national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)</p><p>Emergency Services – 000 (if you are in immediate danger)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBT</strong></p><p>We honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.</p><p>It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.</p><p>Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.</p>