Topher's Sphere

ADCY5 and Me

Before listening to the podcast please check out the video at https://youtu.be/4yji6-G5Lo4 [https://youtu.be/4yji6-G5Lo4] This video will provide context needed. I talk about the journey I've had with ADCY5. Something I have had to manage my whole life. I can be contacted at topherssphere@hotmail.com [topherssphere@hotmail.com] For more info on ADCY5 please visit www.adcy5.org

The Verbally Abusive Relationship Part 2

I another take a look at the book The Verbally Abusive Relationship. This week I talk about the different kinds of abuse. Also, I talk about what we all have a right to in a relationship. Introduction to self-talk.

The Verbally Abusive Relationship Part 1

In this episode, I discuss The Verbally abusive Relationship book. This book I feel should be read by everyone who is in or will be in a relationship. In the book, Patricia Evans explands the thinking of a person who might be abusing. She defines the different reality partners might be living in. She introduces the concept of personal power. A way of thinking that brings relation closer.

Holiday Rescue Guide

With the holidays upon us. I wanted to put a couple skills together to help you enjoy the holiday more. I share three DBT skills. PLEASE skill TIP skills HALF SMALE WILLING HANDS Skill PDF for DBT skills https://shorturl.at/aFMP3 [https://shorturl.at/aFMP3] In the next two episode I will be going over the book "The Verbally Abusive Relationship." by Patricia Evans "The Verbally Abusive Relationship" helped me identify my own verbally abusive behavior. This book introduced me to my abuser that was living in my head, Me, myself and my self talk. The way we talk to ourselves determines how we think, feel, and act. Check the book out. Amazon.com [http://Amazon.com]: The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition: How to recognize it and how to respond: 8581000001942: Evans, Patricia: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Verbally-Abusive-Relationship-Expanded-Third/dp/1440504636/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=649825952097&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9016342&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5830949306793600127&hvtargid=kwd-59458986&hydadcr=15554_13517378&keywords=the+verbally+abusive+relationship&qid=1700506513&s=books&sr=1-1] Need help reach out! Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline ( [https://www.thehotline.org/]thehotline.org [http://thehotline.org]) [https://www.thehotline.org/] 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. ( [https://988lifeline.org/]988lifeline.org [http://988lifeline.org]) [https://988lifeline.org/]

Object Permeance Part 2

First, I talk about what to do if you identify with Borderline traits. Then I talk more about object permeance's effect on our relationships. Sharing my experiences. I introduce the concept of Mindfulness and core values. Link To Mindfulness handout Reproducible Materials: DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition ( [https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/Images/Mindfulness%20DBT%20Skills%20ADA_05012020_tcm75-1599005.pdf]kaiserpermanente.org [http://kaiserpermanente.org]) [https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/Images/Mindfulness%20DBT%20Skills%20ADA_05012020_tcm75-1599005.pdf] Link to the TIP skill TIP-Skills.pdf ( [https://in.nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/202/TIP-Skills.pdf]nau.edu [http://nau.edu]) [https://in.nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/202/TIP-Skills.pdf] More info on Marsha M. Linehan Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Struggle - The New York Times ( [https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/health/23lives.html]nytimes.com [http://nytimes.com]) [https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/health/23lives.html] 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. ( [https://988lifeline.org/]988lifeline.org [http://988lifeline.org]) [https://988lifeline.org/]