Understanding and managing your emotions is not something we are generally taught while growing up. If you were like me, you might have had a family that openly dismissed emotions – carting [...]
Change is not easy, but it is possible to get through it successfully. Maybe you are moving to a new town, going to college, getting settled at a new job, or are taking a break from school or [...]
It might be hard to figure out how intensely you should ask for something, or express “No.” In NYC those difficulties seem thousandfold due to the amount of people and interactions we have on the [...]
Life is all about change. Life is always changing, and that can certainly be stressful. Often, when we are in a crisis, the Emotion Mind takes over, leading us to feel out of control and act in [...]
Our thoughts about ourselves and the world impact how we feel. This connection between thoughts and emotions is the basis of cognitive therapy. This week in our DBT Self Help series, we are going [...]
Healthy communication can provide a great source of support, positive emotions, and connection. But, it can be difficult to recognize how to communicate effectively. This week in our DBT Self [...]
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT is a therapy created by Marsha Linehan that focuses on three key terms that are central to DBT and utilizing DBT self help skills. They are the 3 States of [...]
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT is a therapy created by Marsha Linehan that focuses on Dialectics, Acceptance and Change. While counseling can be an amazing tool for a variety of reasons, [...]
What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? According to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) “Is marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. These [...]
This week, we will be talking about DBT for anxiety and how and how Dialectical Behavioral Therapy can be beneficial when coping with anxiety. Quick Refresher: What is DBT? DBT stands for [...]
