IMPROVE the Moment
“When life throws you lemons make lemonade” but how do we do that? A lot of our instincts when something does not go correctly is to react impulsively with strong emotions.
Coloring is Not Just for Kids
Color is not just for kids anymore. There has been an explosion of coloring books in the last few years. There are funny coloring books, intricate coloring books and even inappropriate coloring books.
Walking the Middle Path
Walking the middle path is a dialectical behavior therapy skill developed to help people bridge the gap in communicating with others.
History of DBT
DBT stands for Dialectal Behavior Therapy and was created in the 1990s by Marsha Linehan. Linehan was inspired to create DBT after she worked with chronically suicidal and borderline personality disordered patients.
Is it the Journey or the Destination?
Many people are familiar with Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” It’s a quote that inspires people to enjoy the present moment and avoid the pitfalls of becoming overly focused on the future.
Five Love Languages Test
Have you ever felt like your partner doesn't understand your needs in a relationship? Or have you found yourself struggling to express your love to your significant other?
Control Fallacies
Control Fallacies are when you have a false belief about having too much control over things that are out of your control or when you believe that you have no control over anything in your life.
Learning How to Ask for Help
How many times have you been overwhelmed with a million different things going on at once? And in these scenarios, how many times have you actually asked others for help?
Three States of Mind
One of the skills presented in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is called the states of mind. The states of mind are broken up into a Venn diagram which include the rational mind, the emotional mind and the wise mind.
Children's Psychology
As a parent, you want to ensure that your child is happy, healthy, and well-adjusted. However, children can face many emotional and behavioral challenges as they grow up. This is where child psychology comes in.
Mind Reading
Mind Reading is when you assume you know what your partner is thinking or feeling before they express it to you. It’s when you stop listening to your partner because you assume you know how their statement will end.
Small Changes
Change does not occur by doing nothing. Often, we believe that if they wait for change, it will eventually occur. As much as we want to believe that change can occur magically…
Negative Interpretations
A negative interpretation is when you or someone else (particularly your partner) consistently believes the motives of the other are more negative than they actually are.
How to Avoid Burnout at Work
Most of us spend more than half of our lives working. There is a lot of pressure to find the right career path, to become successful and create our perfect working environment.
Positive Self-Talk is a Daily Practice
A common question that I get asked is “how do I stop my negative thoughts? I can’t control it.” My answer: your negative thoughts are a reflex.
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling is a type of therapy that helps engaged couples prepare for marriage. It is a proactive step towards building a strong, healthy and lasting relationship.
The Power of Breath
Breathing. We do it all day, every day, and have done so since we first entered this world. Take a deep breath—pause—and exhale
What is Your Story?
The narrative that you have about our life has a direct impact on how you feel and how you behave. For example, if you walk around telling yourself that your life is pointless, then you may feel unmotivated, discouraged, or depressed.
The Power of Validation
In therapy sessions, I have often heard many teenagers say something along these lines—“My parents don’t get it. They told me to just suck it up and get over it”.
What is Internalized Homophobia?
There are many hurdles and hardships that the LGBTQ community face. Internalized homophobia is defined as the involuntary belief by gay people that the misconceptions, myths, and stereotypes about being gay are true.