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When an urge hits, it can feel like your brain is on fire.
These four steps help you slow it down, stay with the wave, and return to what matters.
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• The Relationships Workbook for BPD – Skills to cultivate emotional safety and stronger connections
https://www.amazon.com/Relationships-Workbook-BPD-Understanding-Connections/dp/1648486053
• BPD Guided Journal – A structured space to process intense emotions and build self-compassion
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• The BPD Card Deck – 50 practical strategies for emotional regulation
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• Complex Borderline Personality Disorder – Understanding co-occurring conditions
https://rb.gy/hdyqyy
• Antisocial, Narcissistic, and Borderline Personality Disorders – A modern clinical framework
https://tinyurl.com/2anv8dww
• The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook – An integrative skills-based program
https://goo.gl/LQEgy1
• Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic & Histrionic Workbook
(IPBA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner)
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• Narcissistic Personality Disorder Toolbox
(IPBA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner)
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👤 ABOUT DR. DANIEL J. FOX
Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and multi-award-winning author. He has over 20 years of experience specializing in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders across state and federal prison systems, universities, and private practice. His clinical focus includes personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and relationship functioning.
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0:00 What Urge Surfing Looks Like
0:05 The Four Moves
0:07 Name the Urge
0:34 Locate It in the Body
1:21 Ride the Wave
2:38 Return to What Matters
Stop impulsive behavior by mastering the art of urge surfing.
When your brain feels like it is on fire, the first step to regaining control is simple naming. Learn how to identify your cravings in real-time so you can manage them before they take over.
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