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Understanding Loneliness in Overcontrolled Teens: An RO DBT Perspective for Parents
If your teen struggles with loneliness despite being responsible, intelligent, or socially skilled, they may have an overcontrolled (OC) coping style. In Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), we understand loneliness in OC teens as stemming not from a...
Why a DBT Based Adult IOP is a Game-Changer for Adults Struggling with Self-Harm
If you're an adult who struggles with self-harm, you are not alone. Some people harm themselves by cutting, burning, or hitting when they feel overwhelmed, numb, or out of control. These actions are often used as a way to cope with painful emotions or to feel...
Resolving Conflict the Gottman Way
Conflict is a natural part of any relationship. Whether you’ve been together for months or decades, disagreements will happen. But the good news? It’s not the presence of conflict that predicts relationship success—it’s how you handle it. Drs. John and Julie Gottman,...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: How a DBT IOP Can Help Emotionally Sensitive Adults
Rejection is hard for everyone. If you often feel hurt by rejection or criticism, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with emotional pain when they feel judged, left out, or not good enough. But did you know there are actually two different things that can cause...
How Our DBT Adult IOP Program Helps You Stop Falling in the Same Hole
Have you ever heard the story about a person walking down the same street every day and falling into the same hole? It goes like this: Chapter One: I walk down the street. There’s a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I’m lost... it takes forever to get out. It’s...
Cyberbullying Has Lasting Effects on Teens
Title: The Long-Term Effects of Cyberbullying: What You Need to Know Meta Description:Cyberbullying can leave more than emotional bruises—it can cause long-term issues like depression, addiction, and chronic loneliness. Learn the lasting effects and how to get...
Teen Mental Health: Is IOP for Your Teen?
Being a teen today isn’t easy. Between school pressure, social media, family issues, and growing up, it’s normal for teens to feel stressed or overwhelmed at times. But what happens when those feelings don’t go away—or get worse? If your teen is struggling with their...
How DBT Supports Better Impulse Control and Decision-Making in an Adult IOP
Have you ever made a decision in the heat of the moment and regretted it later? Maybe you said something you didn’t mean, spent money you couldn’t afford, or picked up a harmful habit again. If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with impulse control,...
Unlocking Potential: When You Are A Young Adult Feeling Stuck
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in place, watching life move forward but unsure how to take the first step? Do you spend your time playing video games or trying not to think about what you need to do? Do you resist what others tell you to do, even if you agree?...
Finding Community: Support Groups in Houston & Online That Can Supplement IOPs and Therapy
Therapy or Adult Intensive Outpatient Programs are powerful tools for healing and growth. It can also help to connect with others who have had similar experiences. That’s where support groups come in. Houston has plenty of in-person support groups. They cover mental...