From Borderline to Beautiful: Hope and Help for BPD with Rose Skeeters, MA, LPC, PN2

In this episode, I talk more about character development, how it’s linked to identity development and a way to trick your BPD brain into remembering why you started on your recovery journey, even when you are having a good day. Contact us today at 1-844-9-THRIVE or rose@thriveonlinecounseling.com. You can schedule with Jay here: jay@thriveonlinecounseling.com

In this episode, I talk about feeling powerful, strong and capable and how the BPD brain often finds power through bullying. I offer reflection questions to ask yourself if there is a different way to experience strength and control as well as some ideas of my own. I also answer a Q & A about negative and impulsive behavior even when things are going well and what to do about it. Schedule your first session today here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/purchase-sessions/. You can email us at Rose@thriveonlinecounseling.com and Jay@thriveonlinecounseling.com or call us at 844-9-THRIVE. 

In this episode, Jay and Rose discuss acceptance of where people are in recovery as well as a different kind of perfect and how to focus on the right things as you grow. Recovery requires patience at each stage. Contact us today at : https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com Jay is accepting mindset coaching at this time. His online schedule will be available soon. In the meantime, please email him here to schedule your free initial consult: jay@thriveonlinecounseling.com

In this episode, I discuss emotion regulation tips that are often taught in the context of DBT. I also address a listener's concern and speak to the idea of recovery being a very difficult path to walk.  Visit us on the web at https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/ . Jay Skeeters is accepting mindset coaching clients once again. Jay works with individuals with CPTSD, anxiety, depression, & BPD as well as their family, friends, and partners. You can schedule with him directly by emailing him at Jay@thriveonlinecounseling.com. You can also call or text us at 844-9-THRIVE 

Sam is back this week to talk about her transformation and how recovery is going now. We tackle the question of how and Sam offers hope and inspiration. She even started her own Coaching business and Ministry! Listen in today to hear how Sam continues to crush BPD recovery. Contact her here: https://www.facebook.com/Sams-Silver-Lining-100286961884885/ and listen to her podcast here : https://anchor.fm/samssilverlining Schedule your FREE initial consult with me today! https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/free-15-minute-consult/ Call or text 844-9-THRIVE Email us: Rose@thriveonlinecounseling.com OR Jay@thriveonlinecounseling.com

In this episode of From Borderline to Beautiful, I interview Dr. Josephine McNary. She answers listener's questions about Borderline Personality Disorder and medications as well as with way to consider communicating with your psychiatrist to best get your needs met. Dr. McNary is a board-certified general psychiatrist, working with a variety of patients in her outpatient practice. She specializes in medication management and is particularly interested in the use of complementary medicine for mood and anxiety disorders. In addition to working closely with her patients across seven CalPsychiatry locations and through Telepsychiatry, Dr. McNary is currently attending staff at the UCLA Department of Psychiatry, where she provides both inpatient psychiatry and consultation services. You can check out her website here: https://calpsychiatry.com/ and her podcast, MindStories here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calpsychiatry-presents-mindstories/id1501515784 . You can contact Rose at Rose@thriveonlinecounseling.com and Jay at Jay@thriveonlinecounseling.com. Schedule your free initial consult today here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/free-15-minute-consult/

In this episode of From Borderline to Beautiful, I interview Lisa Mustard, an inspiring therapist, entrepreneur, and warrior woman! Listen in today for motivation and inspiration to continue on your recovery journey. Check out Zyia Activewear here: https://lisamustard.com/active-wear/ and contact me here: Rose@thriveonlinecounseling.com or Jay@thriveonlinecounseling.com. Schedule your initial session here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com

In this episode, I talk about the BPD escape clause or tendency to escape reality when life gets to be too much, too intense, too overwhelming. I also offer an antidote to the escape clause. In the Q & A, I talk about exercise and how to experience physical discomfort without panicking.

Still have an FP or and FH? Improve your relationships by having better role models. Good role models are key to growth and development. Learn how and what to do if you didn’t grow up with any or don’t know of any now in this episode. Also, thank you to Maris for voicing a how?! question that many can relate to. Check out the answer in the Q and A. Contact us at : Rose@thriveonlinecounseling.com or Jay@thriveonlinecounseling.com. Call us at 844.984.7483 or visit us on the web at thriveonlinecounseling.com

Explore overcoming cognitive distortions, setting goals, developing self-discipline, enduring emotional discomfort, and facing difficulties in this New Year themed episode. Hosts discuss the high failure rate of resolutions while suggesting focusing on acknowledging past accomplishments instead. They offer tips for creating achievable goals and resolutions, emphasizing the importance of self-discipline and breaking down goals into smaller steps. Enduring emotional discomfort is highlighted as a key factor for achieving change. The episode also promotes limited registration availability, merchandise, and online coaching services.