Jason’s Mental Health Tips
Splitting is the inability to see circumstances, relationships and situations as having both good and bad qualities. This polarized view of looking at the world can take a toll - when in reality, the good and the bad can, and often do, exist together.
Song: Portland Maine by Donovan Woods
'You should do this...'.
The language we use communicates our perspective. While offering advice can provide the appearance of being helpful, it can also be subtly undermining an individual's ability to make decisions that they must ultimately live with.
Do you often tell people what they should do without them asking for it? What does your choice of language ultimately communicate to those around you?
