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- ADHD, DBT
Most conversations about ADHD treatment focus on two things: medication and executive function. How to focus. How to get started on tasks. How to manage time. These are real challenges,
- CBT, DBT
If you’ve started researching therapy options, you’ve almost certainly encountered both CBT and DBT. Both are evidence-based. Both are widely used. Both involve skills and homework. And both are offered
- DBT
You’ve probably heard the term DBT, maybe from a therapist, a friend, or a quick scroll through mental health content online. But knowing the acronym and knowing whether DBT could
- 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
⏰ 7 min read CBT for Anxiety and Panic Attacks in NYC & NC | Kind Mind Psychology Photo: Unsplash (free to use) In This Article Understanding Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- 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
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.
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
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,
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
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
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 seeking 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
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
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
Why we all need to be “SELFISH.”
The word selfish has always had such a negative connotation. The urbandictionary.com defines selfish as having a total disregard for anyone but yourself and anyone
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
Hyper-Independence: When Self-Reliance Becomes a Barrier to Connection
It’s a universal truth that humans are social beings – we are hardwired for connection, love and belonging. Decades of research taught us that humans
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 do.
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