There’s a growing recognition that “wisdom,” that elusive ability to see life whole,
By Rich Simon As therapists, many of us practice in two different worlds. In the first, we see polite, well-behaved, articulate clients with solid values. They engage fully in therapy, talk cogently about their problems, listen attentively to our responses, make reasonably good-faith efforts to follow our suggestions, and sooner or later get better. No wonder we genuinely like these people! 
Anita Mandley • Sunday All Day
to one that possesses a more stable locus of control. You’ll learn specific skills and strategies to help clients develop the capacity to self-soothe, self-regulate, tolerate connection with others, accept help, and support and maintain a stable sense of self. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to use the therapeutic relationship to teach mindfulness, breath awareness, and self-observation techniques that can move clients toward greater empowerment, self-respect, and behavioral and emotional control.
Anita Mandley, M.S., who has more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field, serves as the team leader for the Adult Trauma Team and the Dialectical Behavior Team at the Center for Contextual Change in Skokie, Illinois. To learn more, visit http://www.centerforcontextualchange.org.
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