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Mindful Mulling: Embracing Winter for Mental Wellbeing
The seasons are changing and with colder temperatures comes a change in accessible coping mechanisms for many individuals. Going for a walk, exercising outdoors, or
The Power of Letting Go: A Guide to Radical Acceptance
What is Radical Acceptance? Radical acceptance is a key concept and skill within Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy
Helping young adults establish independent self-management
As teenagers transition into adulthood, an essential skill they need to develop is independent self-management. The ability to effectively manage various aspects of life, such
Breaking Down Sensory Sensitivities
Each person has a unique sensory profile, meaning that every individual has different sensory preferences and sensitivities. Common preferences may include observing a sunset, smelling
Reducing the Risk of Major Depression When You Live Alone
Living alone can be both liberating and challenging. On one hand, you have the freedom to do what you want, when you want. On the
Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
Emotions, emotions emotions. Many people have a love-hate relationship with their emotions especially, intense emotions. Are you someone who struggles with intense emotions or feels
Enmeshment Trauma: What is it?
Enmeshment trauma, or sometimes called emotional incest, refers to a family system that lacks boundaries. In an enmeshed family, the parents or caregiver inappropriately relies
Managing Your Mental Health While Working Remotely
Three years after the beginning days of a global pandemic, many of us still find ourselves adjusting to completely virtual or hybrid work environments. Remote
Meditation as a method for managing anxiety
Over the past few decades, meditation has become an increasingly popular tool for managing stress and anxiety. While meditation is traditionally practiced in several Eastern
What are trauma responses?
Trauma is the lasting emotional response that often results from living through a distressing event. Experiencing a traumatic event can harm a person’s sense of safety,
Disorganized Attachment
As many know, attachment styles are a key component in understanding and breaking dysfunctional relationship patterns. Attachment styles develop in childhood based off our relationship
How to make new friends when moving to a new City
Moving can be a very exciting and challenging time especially if you are moving to a new city. One of the biggest challenges can be
Anxiety: How to cope with anxiety caused by things out of your control
Anxiety, feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease, is a common source of distress. When worrying is excessive, difficult to control, and causes significant distress or
Supporting a Loved One with Depression
Supporting a loved who is suffering from depression can be overwhelming and intimidating especially if you do not know how to help or where to
Use DBT Skill Check The Facts to help you manage your Anxiety.
At one time or another, we all have experienced moments where we may have felt fearful or worrisome. Have you ever experienced moments where a
Current Events: Are there things you can do to reduce your risk of developing dementia?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dementia refers to impairment of the ability to think, remember, or make decisions, in a
What to know about the challenges of healing PTSD and Trauma
Congrats! You have been doing reading, thoughtful reflection, and sought out therapeutic support for dealing with your trauma symptoms. The road has been hard so
How Increasing Your Step Count Can Improve Your Mental Health
Walking is one of the most underrated forms of physical activity. It is an activity that can be done anywhere. Walking can reduce your risk
How to talk about disabilities from a person-centric approach
Being mindful of how you talk about disabilities is an important part of demonstrating respect for others and combating harmful stigma. Those who are not
Rest is not an option, it is a requirement!
We have all had moments where we feel mentality, physically and even sometimes spiritually exhausted. Many times we push ourselves past our limits which can
ADHD Decision Making
Our lives are an accumulation of decisions made over time. Every day we are presented with infinite choices – some small, like deciding what’s for
Two Tools to Help With Sleep Management
Have you ever noticed that you may feel more irritable or fatigued on days you don’t get enough sleep? It may seem like everything that
Children/Teens/Parenting: How to talk to your kids so they will actually listen
Communicating effectively with your kids can be a challenge. Especially when you are juggling many responsibilities as a parent, feeling like your kids just won’t
Setting Boundaries With Family
Boundaries are something a lot of people struggle with, especially with their family members. Some people are raised to bend over backward for family and
Recognizing overthinking and how to stop: DBT Emotion Regulation Skills
What is overthinking and what are the impacts? Overthinking is going over the same thought again and again, analyzing the simplest of situations or events
How perfectionism is fueling your anxiety
The multitude of social media platforms, photoshopping apps, and influencer advertisements all reflect a culture that thrives on showcasing your best self. We’ve all been
What to Know if your Partner has BPD
Your partner recently got diagnosed with BPD, now what? Relationships can be difficult to navigate all on their own, adding mental illness into the mix
Executive Functioning and ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, an already common childhood disorder, has seen a rise in online popularity as more and more people are taking
Using Mindfulness to Cope with Trauma
What is Trauma Bonding? Trauma bonding is a psychological response to abuse. It occurs when the abused person forms an unhealthy bond with the person
Why we all need to be “SELFISH.”
The word selfish has always had such a negative connotation. The urbandictionary.com definesselfish as having a total disregard for anyone but yourself and anyone else’s
Trauma Bonding: How to Break the Cycle
What is Trauma Bonding? Trauma bonding is a psychological response to abuse. It occurs when the abused person forms an unhealthy bond with the person
Codependency
It’s a universal truth that humans are social beings – we are hardwired for connection, loveand belonging. Decades of research taught us that humans thrived
I’ve got 99 problems, and I’m about to solve 1!
( Four Dialectical behavior therapy options to respond to a problem) Problems always seem to find us no matter where we are and what we
How trauma-informed care is spreading beyond therapy offices
Trauma is an event or series of events experienced by an individual or group that has lasting effects on a person’s well-being. The primary goal
Boundaries? What are those?
I am sure you can remember a time as a child when your parents asked you to hug a relative or talk on the phone
Coping with War Anxiety
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left many people across the globe feeling on edge and unsettled. Thoughts of a nuclear war, concerns of a
Using the Diver’s Reflex to Regulate Emotional Intensity
Ever had a moment where you feel like your brain is in “crisis mode”. The moment when you are trying to figure out how to
Coping with ADHD while working from home
The COVID-19 pandemic required many professionals to trade their offices and conference rooms for standing desks and Zoom calls. While some appreciated not having to
PTSD in women—does a menstrual cycle affect symptoms?
PTSD in women—does a menstrual cycle affect symptoms? Trauma can show up and effect everyone in so many ways, some people can develop Post-Traumatic Stress
Behavioral Activation for Depression
Oftentimes patients come to me depressed, looking for the “magic cure”. Although unfortunately there is no such thing, people are often surprised to learn the