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- OCD Therapy
Somewhere along the way, OCD became a punchline. It got reduced to a quirky personality trait: someone who likes their desk perfectly organized or alphabetizes their spice rack. But obsessive
- Eating Disorders
Photo: Unsplash (free to use) ⏰ 7 min read In This Article What Are Eating Disorders? What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? DBT’s Four Core Skill Sets Why DBT Works for
- DBT
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
- Self-Care
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
- CBT
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
- CBT
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
- CBT
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
- CBT
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
- Couples
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
- Self-Care
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
- CBT
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,
- ADHD
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
What Does OCD Treatment Look Like?
Somewhere along the way, OCD became a punchline. It got reduced to a quirky personality trait: someone who likes their desk perfectly organized or alphabetizes
DBT Therapy for Eating Disorders in NYC & NC | Kind Mind Psychology
Photo: Unsplash (free to use) ⏰ 7 min read In This Article What Are Eating Disorders? What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? DBT’s Four Core Skill
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Target Depression
Navigating through the dense and overwhelming fog of depression can feel like an insurmountable task. The weight of sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness can become heavier
Discovering Purpose through Service: A Journey to Mental Wellness
In the fast-paced and often tumultuous landscape of modern life, many individuals find themselves grappling with questions of purpose and meaning. In the pursuit of
Appreciating Anxiety
Anxiety has a bad reputation. We often define anxiety as debilitating and uncomfortable, and see it as leading to avoidance of people, places, and things.
The Power of PLEASE Skill
Today, we’re diving into one of the super cool skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – the PLEASE skill. This skill is a hidden gem
Understanding the Emotional Ties of Trauma Bonds
What are Trauma Bonds? Trauma bonds are unhealthy emotional attachments that form between an individual and their abuser. These bonds develop as a survival mechanism,
Bringing Awareness to Avoidance
What is avoidance? It involves consciously sidestepping challenging or unwanted situations to protect our mental and emotional well-being. While many people are familiar with the
Managing Mood Changes During Winter
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many find themselves grappling with more intense feelings of sadness or depression. Many are familiar with
The Gift of Feedback: How Embracing Constructive Criticism Enhances Mental Health
In the journey of personal growth and self-improvement, one invaluable gift that life offers is feedback. While the mere mention of feedback might trigger anxiety
Nurturing Self-Leadership: Embracing Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Mental Well-being
There are many different types of therapeutic approaches to aid in someone’s wellness journey. It is essential to explore therapeutic approaches that empower you and
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
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
As remote and hybrid work becomes a permanent part of professional life, many of us are still adjusting to completely virtual or hybrid work environments.
Disorganized Attachment
As many know, attachment styles are a key component in understanding and breaking dysfunctional relationship patterns. Attachment styles develop in childhood based on our relationship
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
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
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 dinner.
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
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
What Is Trauma Bonding? Signs, Symptoms, and 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
Behavioral Activation for Depression
Oftentimes, patients come to me at Kind Mind depressed, looking for the “magic cure”. Although unfortunately there is no such thing, people are often surprised
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
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
Mistakes in Sports and Life
Mistakes are unavoidable. They can feel extremely painful and impactful and are part of the human condition. In the realm of sports, mistakes are quantifiable.
Appreciating Anxiety
Anxiety has a bad reputation. We often define anxiety as debilitating and uncomfortable, and see it as leading to avoidance of people, places, and things.