Parenting Today Is DifferentAll the changes in our world since the computer was invented are amazing. I had no idea how much everyday life would change from my first computer. In particular, nobody told parents that smartphones were going to change everything, and now parents are sitting with problems that didn’t exist when they were growing up,…
Thinking vs feeling–they are both part of being human and most of the time add to our experience of life and provide guidance in making the best decisions. Most of the trouble starts when we believe a myth about one side or the other. Here are four common ones, and what is actually true. …
Most people who come to DBT do not describe themselves as having an emotion problem. They describe being exhausted. They say things like: I overreact and then feel terrible about it. I know what I should do but I can not make myself do it. I push people away and I do not even understand…
Most people can identify guilt. You feel guilt when you did something that went against your values, you feel bad about it, and that feeling points you toward making it right. Guilt is uncomfortable, but it is workable. Shame is different. Shame is a way you feel about yourself as a person, its about who…
Understanding Toxic Positivity Toxic positivity is the belief that you should maintain a positive mindset no matter how difficult or painful your situation is. It’s the pressure to “look on the bright side,” “stay positive,” and suppress any negative emotions. It shows up in phrases like “good vibes only,” “everything happens for a reason,” and “just…
What it really means and how to practice it ou are stuck in traffic and already late. The traffic isn’t moving at all, and you cannot think it away or wish it away. You’re going to be late for an interview or a job you really want. You might not even make it at all.…
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is offered to appropriate clients. KAP is a safe, legal modality that pairs sub-lingual ketamine treatment with therapy sessions for deeper therapy, more frequent breakthroughs and better clinical outcomes. Learn more about KAP here. Ketamine is a legal, safe and effective medicine used to treat a variety of…
Understanding emotional sensitivity Karyn Hall, Ph.D. You say something you did not mean. A text goes unanswered and you spiral. A small comment from your partner sends you into a fight that lasts for hours. Afterward, you wonder what happened. You did not want it to go that way. If this pattern feels familiar, you…
When fifteen-year-old Maya first walked into an intensive outpatient program (IOP), she was drowning in anxiety but still managing to attend school most days. Her friend Jake, who started the same week, was struggling with depression so severe he hadn’t been to class in months. They had vastly different lives, different challenges, and different support…
DBT helps you manage overwhelming emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build better relationships. Dr. Marsha Linehan created it in the late 1980s, and research has proven it works especially well for people who struggle with self-injury, suicidal thoughts, and borderline personality disorder. But what about virtual DBT? Is online therapy as good as meeting in person? Is Virtual…
