Mindfulness … — as taught in Dialectical Behavior Therapy — helps us understand that there are three states of mind, (which is to say: three ways of looking at things). Understanding these three states of mind can give you perspective when looking at a specific problem or when you are feeling stuck. Try it out... …

As any trauma survivor knows, the news is full of triggers that can prompt difficult memories and make you feel overwhelmed. Understanding that traumatic triggers can pop up at any time is a good reminder of the importance of practicing consistent self-care. …

The holidays are upon us, which brings a lot of happy celebrations. The holidays can also bring a lot of difficult emotional triggers, such as painful memories, grief for family members who can’t be with us, or challenging dynamics with family who are with us. …

Therapists do a lot more than ask “How does that make you feel?” We actually have a lot in common with teachers. We teach our clients how to identify old habits that can be harmful, and also how to learn new skills and develop better habits. …

One of the most common reasons people give when they first seek out therapy with me is: “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” Life throws some major curve balls that can get in the way of you feeling like yourself. Stress, grief, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and…

Dear therapy clients, I am writing because there are a few things that I’d like you to know, whether they are spoken or unspoken during the therapy process. You are strong and brave - even when you don’t feel like it. I see you. I see all of you. I see your strengths, your talents, your challenges, and your vulnerabilities. I see you as a whole…

Marsha Linehan (the emotional genius behind Dialectical Behavior Therapy) explains that there are really only four solutions to any problem. Guess what. She’s right. Go ahead. Try it. Take the first problem that pops into your mind. Solution #1 Change the situation or solve the problem. Solve the problem by mobilizing available resources, ideas, and willingness to change. Leave harmful situations either temporarily or permanently.

Why Burnout Prevention in the Workplace is Important Burnout prevention: Boosts employee attention, focus, and collaboration Improves productivity and staff retention Saves money, while reducing employee risk for blood pressure, mental health, and substance use problems Makes people happy and is the right thing to do. How Can I Bring Burnout Prevention To My Workplace? A 30–60 minute burnout prevention training will teach your staff how to:

As a therapist, I hear the most common complaints that teens have about their parents. I have to say, they have some really good points. …