"Completely changed my way of thinking"

Since meeting Dean, my DARTS mentor, it has completely changed my way of thinking. Dean has taught me skills that I have used very successfully, and they've contributed massively to my therapy and my day-to-day living. I have used drugs and alcohol throughout my life as a means to control my emotions and to escape reality. Dean taught me 'emotional management' skills with the use of 'meditation' in steps, so not to overwhelm me. I have 'ADHD' which I'm medicated for and 'emotionally unstable personality disorder' (EUP) so this technique has impacted my life, not just in therapy but for the rest of my life. My anxiety, people pleasing, shame and depressive moods have dropped significantly and my self-esteem, confidence, self-compassion, and ability to challenge and move on have improved in a life-changing, almost euphoric way. 

Thank you to Dean, who has impacted my life in ways that he should certainly be proud of.