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RO DBT and Eating Disorders in Teens: Early Signs and Effective Treatment
Watching your teen struggle with food, weight concerns, or rigid routines can be overwhelming. You may wonder if it’s just a phase or something more serious—like an eating disorder. The truth is, early signs of eating disorders in teens often go unnoticed, especially...
Perfectionism Vs High Standards: What’s The Difference?
Do you always try your best—or do you feel like you have to be perfect? What’s the difference between perfectionism and high standards? There’s a big difference between having high standards and being a perfectionist. At first, they might look the same. Both can mean...
Cyberbullying: Long Term Effects for Teens
What Is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying happens when someone uses digital platforms—like social media, texting, or gaming—to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Unlike traditional bullying, it can occur 24/7 and follow someone home. While often seen as...
Family Involvement Matters In DBT Teen IOP
If your teen is struggling with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, self-harm, or feeling disconnected, you may have heard about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—and for good reason. DBT is one of the most effective treatments for teens with emotion regulation...
Perfectionism and Anxiety: Breaking Free from the Pressure to Be Perfect
Perfectionism sounds like a positive trait—who wouldn’t want to do their best? It can sound like you are bragging when you say you are a perfectionist. In job interviews, saying one of your challenges is being a perfectionist is seen as a way to state a “fault” that...
Struggling with OCPD? Why Perfectionism Treatment Matters for Mental Health
Everyone wants to do a good job. But when your need for control, order, and perfection takes over your life—and causes stress in your relationships, work, or health—it may be more than just “being particular.” It may be Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder...
Set Your Intention for the Day: Why It Matters and How to Do It
Have you ever reached the end of the day and wondered where all your time went? Or found yourself reacting to stress in ways you later regretted—snapping at someone, ignoring your needs, or slipping into old habits? Setting a daily intention can help you live more...
How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
Have you ever said “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? Or felt drained after agreeing to something that didn’t feel right for you? You’re not alone. Learning how to set healthy boundaries is one of the most powerful things you can do for your mental health — but...
Perfectionism and ADHD: Why You Feel Stuck (and How to Break Free with Perfectionism Treatment)
If you have ADHD, you already know how frustrating it can be to manage time, focus, and daily tasks. But what many people don’t realize is that perfectionism is a hidden struggle for many adults and teens with ADHD. Not recognizing this concern, which may be...
How DBT Helps Adults Heal from Trauma and PTSD in IOP Programs
When adults go through trauma, it can leave deep emotional scars. People with trauma or PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) often feel intense emotions. They may experience flashbacks, panic, and a constant sense of danger, even when the trauma is over. If you have...