The article highlights a poignant moment between a parent and their newborn, where the parent experiences guilt and shame after inadvertently causing distress to the child. This incident leads to a deeper reflection on the emotional states defined in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Emotion Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Wise Mind. The author emphasizes the importance of accessing Wise Mind to navigate overwhelming emotions effectively, particularly when responding to vulnerable situations. Through personal narrative, it illustrates the struggle many face in maintaining emotional regulation to foster healthy relationships.
In that vulnerable moment, I was deep in my Emotion Mind and far from Wise Mind, which is what I needed to access to navigate this situation effectively.
DBT teaches us that, at any given moment, our thoughts, feelings, and actions are influenced by three different potential states of mind: Emotional, Reasonable, and Wise.
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