You’ve heard the phrase “wise mind,” but you aren’t sure what it means.
And how does it relate to dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
In dialectical behavioral therapy, the term “dialectical” refers to the concept of “dialectic” found in classical philosophy and the manipulation of opposing relations, such as thesis and antithesis.
The term “DBT wise mind” refers to a technical concept.
While logic is the driving force behind reasonable minds and emotions are the driving force behind emotional minds, wisdom is the driving force behind wise mind.
Wisdom combines the precision of logic with the energy of emotions.