The Median Mentor: Navigating the Middle Path
What is the Middle Path?
Imagine you're walking along a winding path in the woods. On one side, there’s a steep drop, and on the other, a high wall. Walking too close to either edge could mean trouble. This is where the idea of the Middle Path in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) comes into play. It's about finding balance, recognizing that life isn’t always black and white. You don’t have to choose between extremes like “I’m right, you’re wrong,” or “It has to be my way or the highway.” The Middle Path is about stepping back, seeing the big picture, and finding compromises that keep everyone moving forward. Think about it this way: mastering this skill is like finding a safe harbor in the middle of a storm. It's about creating a space of peace and safety, where you don't have to tiptoe around emotional landmines.
The Median: A Real-World Middle Path
Now, picture your relationships as two parallel roads. You’re on one road, and someone important to you—your child, partner, friend or colleague—is on the other. Between you lies a grassy median. This space is where Moore Median Mentoring comes into play—it’s about using that median as a meeting place. Here’s how it works:
Your goal isn’t to control their road. You don’t get to drive their car.
Your goal isn’t to abandon your own road. You don’t have to leave your path to join theirs.
Your goal is to meet in the middle. This is where you communicate, understand each other, and move forward together.
That’s the essence of Moore Median Mentoring. It’s about creating and using that middle space effectively in your relationships. The magic happens in the median because that’s where true connection and understanding bloom.
Skills I Teach (DBT in Action)
I take the most powerful tools from DBT and adapt them for daily use. Here’s what you’ll learn:
Emotional Regulation – How to remain calm when your emotions threaten to take the wheel.
Distress Tolerance – How to face tough times without making them tougher.
Effective Communication – How to express yourself clearly and kindly so others really listen.
Validation – How to acknowledge others’ feelings, building trust, even when you disagree.
Radical Acceptance – How to let go of the uncontrollable, focusing instead on what you can change.
These skills are designed to help you navigate your relationships without losing your own identity. They empower you to live with more confidence, deeper connections, and a greater sense of peace.
Let’s create your median together.