The Middle Path

08/30/2026

As summer is quickly coming to a close. Please post your “Middle Path” photos!

08/05/2026

Perfect review! Practice Practice Practice!

DBT Skills. Module : Emotion Regulation. Skill : Learning to Feel Our Feelings. This excellent post is via page @ BuddhismPage FB

Dr. Marsha Linehan, creator of DBT spent over a year in a Buddhist community learning which aspects of Buddhishm she could adapt to make DBT effective
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''Many people believe they need to stop feeling sadness, anger, fear, or disappointment.

But Buddhism teaches something different.

Suffering is not created by emotions themselves. It is created when we cling to them, deny them, or let them control our actions.

Emotions are like passing weather. They arise, they stay for a while, and they pass. Our task is not to fight the storm, but to observe it with awareness.

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1. Pause

Before reacting, stop for a moment.

Create a little space between what you feel and what you do. That single pause can prevent words you'll regret and decisions you'll wish you could take back.

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2. Name It

Ask yourself, "What am I really feeling?"

Is it anger... or hurt?
Fear... or uncertainty?
Loneliness... or rejection?

When you name an emotion, it begins to lose its power over you.

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3. Feel It

Don't suppress your feelings, and don't judge yourself for having them.

Allow yourself to experience them without becoming them.

You are not your anger.
You are not your anxiety.
You are the awareness that notices them.

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4. Ask Why

Every strong emotion is trying to teach you something.

What expectation was not met?
What fear was triggered?
What attachment is causing this suffering?

Understanding the root is where healing begins.

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5. Release

Take a deep breath.
Write in a journal.
Talk to someone you trust.
Meditate.
Spend time in nature.

Healing happens when emotions are expressed in healthy ways instead of being carried for years.

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6. Shift

Once you've learned the lesson, don't keep replaying the pain.

Redirect your energy toward something that brings peace, kindness, growth, or purpose.

The past cannot be changed, but this moment can.

The Buddha taught that awareness transforms suffering into wisdom.

Your feelings are not your enemies.

They are visitors.

Welcome them with compassion, learn what they came to teach, and let them go when it's time.

That is how inner peace begins''.

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via FB page FB

07/04/2026

Fourth of July holiday events may feel overwhelming. This is an opportunity to practice mindfulness. Practice mindful eating of barbecue. Watch the fire works by focusing on different colors. Looks at nature’s fireworks. Peace and Happy Birthday America 🇺🇸

06/21/2026

A perfect metaphor for our treatment program. Clients come to us heavy and loaded down. They work hard in our groups to reduce their misery and suffering. Clients then continue their journey and may feel lighter, more peaceful and less burdened in 7.5 weeks. You may self-refer on our website. In -network with most insurances companies.

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

At The Middle Path Our team of therapist and medical providers will help solve and define the overlap of symptoms. Consider our IOP program for teens and adults that teacher DBT-an intervention to help regulate emotions.

Alot of those eventually diagnosed with BPD were first diagnosed with Bipolar believe it or not! I was one of them. There are cross over symptoms however.

05/18/2026

We are seeing this more and more at The Middle Path. Our therapists and providers can properly diagnose mental health concerns. We offer a free intake and assessment with a therapist for our Intensive Outpatient Program. The Bale Counseling program offers individual, family and couples counseling in person or virtually. We accept most Private insurances (BCBS, AETNA, Cigna, Optum/UHC, Humana and more) We are unable to accept TennCare of MediCare. Located in East Tennessee-Knoxville, Chattanooga and Tri-Cities.

Getting diagnosed with autism later in life, whether it’s in your 20s or 40s or even your 60s, can be a total game-changer. It can impact your entire sense of identity and how you interact with the world and others. It can also bring a profound feeling of relief while answering many questions, including: why did it take so long to figure this out?
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Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in 45 adults is autistic, and even more are likely undiagnosed. This rise is due to the improved understanding of the condition (and acknowledgement that autism is a true spectrum, rather than a collection of specific traits) thus leading to updated diagnostic criteria.

When autism is diagnosed in adulthood, it doesn’t mean that someone only developed the signs of autism later in life. In most cases, they had been living with undiagnosed autism since childhood, and belong to what experts call the “lost generation.” “These adults missed out on services, and therefore often experience pretty significant challenges, including mental health conditions,” says Jackie Shinall, PsyD, head of reliability and quality assurance at Prosper Health.
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There are many reasons for lost generation autism. In addition to a previous lack of awareness of autism in adults, outdated diagnostic criteria allowed even more people to slip through the cracks.
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In the past, autism was primarily viewed through the lens of the “classic” presentation (the stereotypical autistic male you’re picturing), so more subtle signs were often missed. “In some cases, this relates to the broadening of the autism spectrum, as there are some individuals who would not have met the diagnostic criteria in the past, but now do meet the criteria as it has evolved and our understanding of autism continues to improve,” says Heather Flynn, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in autism assessments for individuals of all ages.‍ ( Health ❤️)

05/13/2026

The poster does not mention how powerful an intervention Dialectical Behavior Therapy is. Learn more on our website.

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05/10/2026

Mother’s Day may be a day of Dialectics. Many thoughts about mothers can be true at the same time.

05/03/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. You know if you or someone you care about needs mental heath support. Take the first step down The Middle Path-we are here for you.