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
What if stress wasn’t something to fear but something you could manage with the right tools? Every day we are faced with pressures, challenges, personal responsibilities, and unexpected challenges, but our thoughts and reactions shape how stress affects us. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides powerful techniques that help you change your thought patterns and develop […]
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 […]
Diet and Mental Health
In recent years, the connection between mental health and diet has garnered significant attention from researchers and health professionals alike. While the relationship between what we eat and how we feel might seem intuitive, the scientific community is increasingly uncovering the profound ways in which our dietary choices can influence our mental well-being. The Brain-Gut […]
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, […]
The Mental Health Benefits of Sports
One of the most effective and enjoyable ways to support mental well-being is through playing sports. Whether it’s a solo activity like running or a team-based sport like soccer, the mental health benefits of sports are profound and far-reaching. In this blog post, we’ll explore how engaging in sports can improve mental health by enhancing […]
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 […]
