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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...

7 Key Skills for Strengthening Relationships

Maintaining a healthy relationship takes effort, but the good news is that relationship success isn’t just about luck—it’s about skills. Dr. John Gottman, one of the leading researchers on relationships, has spent decades studying what makes couples thrive. His...

Peaceful Places to Visit in Houston for Mindfulness, Emotional Experiencing, and ACT Skills

Life in Houston can be fast-paced and overwhelming. Life in Houston is busy and can feel overwhelming. There’s always traffic and noise. The culture often values productivity over rest. The city’s energy is exciting, but constant noise from honking cars,...

The 7 Best BBQ Spots in Houston to Visit After Your Therapy Session

Therapy can evoke strong emotions. Though the results are well worth it, there can be some tough sessions, which can also be the most invigorating. If there aren't, then you may not be addressing the right issues! After dealing with tough emotions, you might be kind...

How a Houston DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Can Help When Depression Won’t Go Away

If you’ve been struggling with depression for a long time, and nothing seems to help, you’re not alone. Sometimes, traditional therapy and medication don’t work as well as we wish they would. This is treatment-resistant depression. It happens when symptoms stay the...

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...