When most people think of DBT, they think of the 6-month skills training group, diary cards, phone coaching, and chain analyses. While all of these are key parts of DBT, there’s much more to it than what meets the eye. DBT is divided into four distinct stages that are designed to guide you through varying … Read more
Therapist Burnout and Its Impact on Client Care One of the problems that impacts the quality and effectiveness of mental health treatment for clients is therapist burnout. In recent years, 54% of psychologists and up to 67% of mental health workers reported feeling burned out (Lin et al., 2023; Morse et al., 2012). Clinician burnout … Read more
“What if I nothing comes up for me?” “How will I know what to say?” “What if my brain just goes blank or something goes wrong?” These are just a few of the questions just about everyone verbalizes to me when we’re discussing processing. For more information on preparing for EMDR and processing, please check … Read more
Although an increasing number of individuals have heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), quite a few people are unsure about the difference between Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT). DBT is a more comprehensive and well-established treatment than RO DBT. DBT was created by Marsha Linehan and now has over … Read more
Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is a term that resonates deeply with individuals who experience overwhelming emotional responses to perceived rejection or criticism. While it is not a diagnosis in the DSM-5-TR, RSD is commonly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and other conditions that struggle with emotional dysregulation. The … Read more
It’s probably no secret to you that people have been using cannabis products and marijuana for quite some time (Fun Fact: the first documented case of an individual using cannabis dates back to 2800 BC)! Today, with increased marijuana legalization and availability, it is being used both medicinally and recreationally more than ever, especially among … Read more
One of the most transformative strategies we use to help both children and parents improve their relationships with themselves is Core Problem Analysis (CPA). CPA expands on the work of DBT for children and adolescents and is powerful for people of all ages. What is Core Problem Analysis? CPA is a therapeutic approach that encourages … Read more
In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness is a core skill that helps us become more aware of our thoughts, emotions, and the physical sensations that come with them. Staying in the present moment and without judgment takes a lot of practice! This is why in adherent DBT skills training, we repeat these skills over and … Read more
Have you ever felt like you are drowning in a sea of notifications? You sit down to relax for a moment, only to be interrupted by a text message from your family member asking for help, a social media notification indicating that you have a new comment on your post, and a spam call from … Read more
In two previous blogs, I explained what dissociation is and how it can show up in your day-to-day life. If you’ve read these, or you’ve spoken to a mental health professional, have a dissociation-related diagnosis, or you want to try some skills to see if they help with what you’re experiencing, whether it’s dissociation or … Read more