Judgments are useful because they simplify life. “He’s good”, “She’s annoying”, “I hate this” – the list can go on. But more often than not judgments simplify life far too much to be fair and can drown us in the toxic negativity making a bad situation even worse. In this DBT Quick Tips video we outline key steps in raising awareness of being judgmental and how to develop the skill of being nonjudgmental.
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Resist Self Criticism With Evidence
Weighing the evidence is a foundational CBT intervention designed to challenge negative self beliefs, personal schemas, and “what-if” rumination.