HALLOWEEN
It is almost October 31st and many people are preparing for the big day. Pumpkins are being carved. Cobwebs are being placed on trees and bushes. Decorations are being hung on windows and doors. Costumes are almost complete. Halloween is a holiday that produces mixed emotions for many. Some are eager to dress-up while others are scared to leave the house. We see everything from superheroes to vampires to gory skeletons. While some of us will be participating in trick-or-treating, some of us will be binging on our favorite scary movies. So many individuals and families will celebrate fear. However, we are not naturally attracted to fear.
Halloween is an opportunity to experience fear and to gain comfort with its experience. Halloween is an opportunity to play with fear because there is no actual threat. The holiday gives people permission to openly express and address their feelings and concerns about death and fear itself, in a playful manner. The more ghoulish and gory the sights, the greater the admiration and appreciation of the experience.
In DBT we encourage individuals to expose themselves and approach fear. We encourage individuals to accept fear, and observe sensations of fear. When the fear is unjustified we coach individuals to act opposite to fear. This week we celebrate our willingness to act opposite to fear and expose ourselves to that which makes us scared. What are you doing to approach your fears?
WORDS OF WISDOM
MEME OF THE WEEK
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
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TED TALK
Episode 45: Facing Your Fears
BOOK OF THE WEEK
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ACTIVITY
Easy Outdoor Halloween Decor
RECIPES FOR THE WEEK
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