Willfulness Applies to Parents, Too
In DBT, “Willfulness” means rigidity, refusing anything but your strictly planned goal. It limits our way of looking…
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Are Distraction Skills Helping or Hurting?
Yes, that’s right, distraction is a skill. It helps us to tolerate and distract from a crisis situation until we are…
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Pros & Cons of Telehealth this Holiday Season
There are many pros and cons of engaging in telehealth. There are some specific pros and cons of engaging in…
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Mindful Exercises for Christmas Day
Oftentimes, when our teenagers approach us with problems, they aren’t asking for advice but looking for us to be…
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One Helpful DBT Skill for Surviving Christmas Eve Stress
We understand that realistically, your teen might be having a rough time during the holiday season. That’s why we want…
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The Power of Validation
Oftentimes, when our teenagers approach us with problems, they aren’t asking for advice but looking for us to be…
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Internalized Family Messages
And all of us have beliefs about ourselves that have influenced decisions we have made and have affected our ability…
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Calming Our Minds
I often tell my clients that we get stuck when ruminating over the past and future. This often provokes anxious thoughts…
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