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Chit Chat: The Secret Sauce of Intimacy

When we think about deep connections, we often imagine long, heartfelt conversations—the kind where we pour out our souls and feel truly seen. But what if the real glue of intimacy isn’t in the deep talks, but in the small, everyday exchanges? The “Did you sleep...

What Does Your Shopping Style Say About Your Personality?

Have you ever walked into a store for just one thing and left with a cart full of items? Or, on the flip side, have you ever hesitated for weeks before making a purchase, researching every option, only to decide in the end that you don’t need it after all? Believe it...

Coping with Borderline Personality Disorder in a DBT IOP: Finding Balance and Hope

Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel like riding a roller coaster that you didn’t sign up for. One moment, everything seems fine, and the next, you’re grappling with overwhelming emotions, fears of abandonment, or a crisis of identity. But here’s...

The Importance of Chit Chat

Small talk. Some people love it, some people dread it. But whether you’re at a networking event, waiting for your coffee, meeting someone new, on a date with a potential partner, or making conversation with your partner’s friends, knowing how to chit-chat is a...

Emotion Regulation Skills in DBT Outpatient Therapy and Adult IOP: A Path to Emotional Balance

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), one of the core pillars is Emotion Regulation (ER). ER helps you learn how to manage intense emotions without becoming overwhelmed or acting impulsively. These skills help individuals build emotional resilience, experience...

What Is Mindfulness in DBT?

When you think of mindfulness, do you think of someone meditating? Sitting on a yoga mat with crossed legs and their eyes closed? That is one form of mindfulness. But the benefits of mindfulness don’t require that you sit and meditate. Marsha Linehan, the creator of...

The Role of DBT in an Adult IOP: Skills for Building a Rewarding Life

Life is filled with challenges—and unfortunately, there’s no guidebook on how to handle stress, relationships, or overwhelming emotions. These stresses are precisely the areas that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) addresses and does so intensely in an Adult...

Practice Mindful Self-Talk: Replace Harsh, Critical Thoughts with Gentle, Understanding Language

We’ve all been there—caught in a moment where our inner voice turns harsh and critical. Maybe you made a mistake at work, missed an important deadline, or just felt like you weren’t measuring up. It’s easy to let that negative self-talk take over: "Why did I do that?...

The Magic of Novelty

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, going through the motions of the same daily routine? Maybe it’s the way you’ve set up your life. It’s comforting, in a way—you know what to expect, and the familiarity can be soothing. Unpredictability can be uncomfortable...

How DBT IOP Can Help You Manage Anxiety: Unique Strategies You Might Not Know

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is well-known for its effectiveness in managing intense emotions, but did you know it can also be a game-changer for anxiety? While DBT is often associated with treating borderline personality disorder, its principles and techniques...