Tool Time: Defining Schema Therapy, Finding a BPD Buddy, Gratitude Meditation

In today’s episode, Nicole Darby presents Tool Time, exploring schema therapy and unpacking BPD’s four dysfunctional modes; The Abandoned Child, Angry Child, Punitive Parent, and Detached Protector, while emphasizing the goal of a balanced Adult Mode. Then, Nicole also discusses the impact of support systems on managing BPD, offering actionable tips for building a community through “BPD Buddies.”Following Tool Time, immerse yourself and unwind with a Mindful Moment featuring a guided gratitude meditation for self-compassion and inner peace.Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Here is the episode breakdown: In this episode, you will hear:0:00 Intro(Beginning of Tool Time With Nicole Darby)1:07 Intro to Tool Time1:45 Term of The Day: Schema Therapy2:24 BPD’s Four Dysfunctional Modes and Adult Mode3:42 The Abandoned Child Mode4:24 The Angry Child Mode5:04 The Punitive Parent Mode5:49 The Detached Protector Mode6:30 The Goal: Adult Mode6:55 True or False: Support Increases Improvement In Synonyms of BPD7:44 Tool & Techniques: BPD Buddies & Ways for Success(End of Tool Time With Nicole Darby)(Beginning of Mindful Moment)10:16 Intro to a Mindful Moment10:44 Beginning of Gratitude Guided Meditation(End of Mindful Moment)19:27 Nicole’s Closing Statement19:50 BPD Daily Mantra20:06 Outro21:23 “I Am” by Beautiful Chorus featuring India.Arie: https://youtu.be/4gUY9QshcVQ?si=U1UVrfBsMprgc6-vEpisode Resources:Gratitude Guided Meditation - Female Voice by YaleUniversity: https://on.soundcloud.com/cSAsMux6cCexg5yi7Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/❗Don't miss the special offer from Dr. Gregory Serfer, who is providing a 30% discount on the digital version of his book, “I Am Still Right Here” exclusively for our listeners! Use promo code XA05T3V2K1MMK on the website linked in the episode resources section. ❗Additionally, 15% of each sale using this code will go to support the “Press Pause” podcast. “I Am Still Right Here”: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Still-Right-Here/dp/B0BNTZBZFTConnect with the Host:Nicole Darby: [email protected]:Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole DarbyMusic Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan MitroiResearch Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle