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PART II: How DBT Can Change Your Life
Introduction Welcome back to my two-part series on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In the first part, I introduced you to the fundamentals of DBT. Now, let's explore how DBT can be applied and learn more about how the skills taught through DBT can help improve...
PART I: Understanding DBT: What is it and how does it work?
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a pattern of intense emotions, destructive behaviors, and troubled relationships? If so, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) might be the solution you've been searching for. In this first part of a two-part series on DBT, I’ll dive...
6 years of Marriage: What I Learned So Far
Growing up, I never understood the meaning of marriage. I used to watch Disney movies and rom-coms where two people love each other and live happily ever after. I daydreamed about being swept away and falling in love, yet realistically, I did not see it as a...
The Process of Healing – Therapist POV
Most of my clients enjoy doing therapy with me because they say I am real, personable. I was told just this week, and it is not a unique statement, that I am the best therapist they have ever had. I receive this compliment frequently and I try not to take it to heart...
The Journey through Grief
My mother died somewhat unexpectedly on a Sunday morning. Her health had been declining and she was 81 years old, but nothing at the time seemed urgent—until it was. My father and I arrived at the hospital as her care team was performing CPR, and when we entered the...
Stuck In a Depressive Cycle? One Way of Getting Out.
Depression can feel like a ton of bricks thrown at you, it makes you feel paralyzed. Some will say, “Get some fresh air, go work out, talk on the phone with a friend”. That may seem easier said than done. Yet, for some, it could feel like another task on their...
Forgiveness Starts With You
Forgiveness is a frequently discussed topic in the therapy space. As a couples counselor, I have heard many clients say, "I want to forgive them, but I just can't move past what happened." Betrayal, unkind words, and simple oversights can ring in our heads long after...
Am I Ready For Therapy?
The real question is in what way am I ready for therapy? It’s important to know how ready you are for change. No matter what stage of change you are at, you can still participate in therapy, but it may be helpful for you and your therapist to know where you’re at so...
BOOK REVIEW: “Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection”
When couples come to therapy for the first time and the counselor asks them what their goals are, improved communication typically tops the list. This is often a less vulnerable way to say, “I want us to stop fighting,” or, in some cases, “I just want them to stop...
Why Should I Have Friends?
Recently, many of the individuals that I see have been noticing how much of an impact social connections have on their mental health. In my own life I notice the effects of decreased or low quality social connection. According to the CDC, social connections have a...
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