Mindfulness in DBT: How It Helps with ADHD, Anxiety, and Stress
Defining ADHD, Anxiety, and Stress Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and stress are three conditions that often overlap and interconnect since one can trigger the other. These mental health challenges can also amplify each other, creating a cycle that feels challenging to break. It is important to appropriately define them and understand how they connect to […]
Recovery and Mindfulness Techniques for Everyday Life
Trauma Recovery and Mindfulness: Techniques for Everyday Life According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text-revision (DSM-5-tr): “Psychological distress following exposure to a traumatic or stressful event is quite variable. In some cases, symptoms can be well understood within an anxiety- or fear-based context. It is clear, however, that many […]
Why CBT is an Effective Approach for Managing Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Living with anxiety and panic attacks can be a challenging experience. The relentless cycle of worrying thoughts, physical symptoms like a racing heartbeat, and sudden feelings of fear or dread can feel overwhelming. However, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective, evidence based treatments for managing these distressing symptoms. But what makes […]
Using CBT to Manage Stress: Techniques You Can Start Today
Defining and Identifying Stress Stress may not be an unfamiliar word for many in the modern world where one has endless amounts of responsibility, from financial pressures to work commitments and personal expectations. As many may experience, stress is a broad concept that refers to a mental or physical response to threatening or challenging events […]
CBT & Relationship Issues – Improving communication and connection
Have you ever experienced that despite your efforts to communicate with your partner, the discussion only appears to escalate the issues? Numerous couples encounter difficulties in conveying their emotions or comprehending one another. These challenges can result in irritation, miscommunication, and emotional separation. Nonetheless, these problems are not impossible to overcome. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), […]
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk with CBT Techniques
What is negative self-talk? Nearly everyone engages in negative self-talk at times, especially when we feel like we’ve messed up. It can act as a form of internal consequence, a way of punishing ourselves. For some, negative self-talk becomes a perpetual cycle, like a devil sitting on our shoulders, constantly reminding us of past failures, […]
Signs It’s Time to Seek Out Couples Therapy: How to Know When Your Relationship Needs Professional Help
Relationships, whether romantic or otherwise, are an integral part of life. They bring joy, companionship, and support, but they also require effort, compromise, and communication. Even the strongest relationships face challenges, and it’s normal for couples to encounter bumps along the way. However, there are times when the issues in a relationship become too overwhelming […]
What Is Sleep Hygiene?
Sleep hygiene refers to both your sleep environment and behavior. It’s the art of creating routines around healthy habits and avoiding things that can interfere with restful sleep. By mastering sleep hygiene, you can set yourself up for better nightly sleep and wake up feeling well-rested. Why Does Sleep Hygiene Matter? Quality sleep is essential […]
The Basics of CBT: What You Need to Know Before Starting Therapy
There are hundreds of psychological treatments available, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an intervention that has been emphasized in literature, treatment, and research. With all the buzz around CBT, the information on CBT can become convoluted. So, let’s break down several points: what is CBT and how does it work, what mental health conditions […]
Structuring Your Day to Avoid Procrastination
Ever wake up with a long list of things to do that aren’t very hard to do at all? Send a few emails, write down your thoughts, reach out to coworkers, do a few sit-ups, clean your dishes, and vacuum the floor. None of these tasks are inherently difficult, so then why is it so […]