Wise Mind is a core DBT mindfulness concept representing the synthesis of Emotion Mind (mood-driven thinking) and Reasonable Mind (logic-driven thinking).
Operating solely in Emotion Mind leads to impulsivity, while operating solely in Reasonable Mind ignores genuine emotional needs. Wise Mind integrates intuition, facts, and emotional reality for balanced decisions:
“I feel intense fear so the danger must be catastrophic.”
Camic guides you to check in with Wise Mind during ambivalent or emotionally charged decision-making.
Linehan, M.M. (1993, 2014). DBT Skills Training Manual. New York: Guilford Press.
