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...

One of the characteristics of many OC individuals is perfectionism gone wild. Their need for excellence has grown into a perfectionism monster who can rule their lives. Recovering from perfectionism involves a combination of self-awareness, changing thought patterns...

Let’s face it—burnout is real, and it’s not going away unless we do something about it. Whatever your life--busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, or a student juggling assignments, burnout sneaks up on the best of us. The tricky thing is, you may not even realize...

Whatever holiday you celebrate, it is often painted as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Images of families gathered around tables, friends exchanging gifts, and the warmth of communal traditions are everywhere. But for many people, the holidays can bring...

Ever had one of those days when emotions like anxiety, anger, or sadness take over and feel impossible to shake off? It’s easy for those feelings to start defining us. It's so easy to go from "I feel sad," to "I am sad." When that happens then all that you do is done...

When we go through trauma, the emotional wounds can run deep. Tauma is defined by the way the event impacts you, even if others might respond differently. When you've experienced something traumatic, you struggle with feelings of shame, guilt, or even isolation. You...

Leaving home for the first time is a huge step for young adults. It’s exciting, nerve-wracking, and sometimes downright overwhelming. Whether you're moving out for college, starting a new job, or simply seeking independence, going from living under your parents' roof...

Letting people know you love them is important. Saying, “They know,” may be accurate, but the experience of hearing “I love you” expressed in different ways feels so amazing, and it strengthens relationships. Most people don’t talk with each other like the characters...

 Children are different from adults. Expressing how they feel is often a struggle and they may not be able to tell you their experiences and feelings in words. Can you imagine how frustrating that could be? To be feeling difficult emotions and not be able to tell...

The individual with an OC temperament can be very task-oriented. They can work and work and work, and not value time off or even know how to enjoy time off. Taking a mini-vacation, even if it's just for a day or a weekend, can be a rejuvenating experience that helps...