About this episode

This episode explores psychological flexibility and its importance in mental health, discussing various mind states and practical skills for emotional openness.

What is psychological flexibility, and why is it one of the most important skills for mental health? In this episode, Maddy and Raich explore what psychological flexibility is and why it plays a key role across all therapy approaches. We discuss closed mind , open mind , and flexible mind states, exploring when each is helpful and when it can keep us stuck. You'll also learn about the skill of Radical Openness and be introduced to Flexible Mind DEF a practical skill that helps you build openness by acknowledging unwanted emotions, engaging in self-enquiry, and responding with humility. 🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! If you enjoy the episode, please like, follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share to help support the podcast. Patreon: Wanting more weekly wise Mind?! For bonus episodes and exclusive resources every week, join us on Patreon, the link via wisemindcollective.com.au . Contact us: www.wisemindcollective.com.au wisemindcollective.com.au Instagram + Facebook + TIK TOK - Wisemind: A DBT Podcast Crisis Support This space may include discussions that bring up strong emotions or difficult topics. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you're not alone and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Maddy, Raich

Topics covered

• psychological flexibility
• mental health
• therapy approaches
• Radical Openness
• Flexible Mind DEF
• emotional awareness

Keywords

• psychological flexibility
• mental health
• therapy
• Radical Openness
• self-enquiry
• emotions
• flexible mind

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lifeline, Beyond Blue, 13YARN, Emergency Services

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