Mindfulness and the Gateway to Joy
In DBT skills group we often ask clients to name their joy for the day, the week or…
The Middle Path
Practicing mindfulness skills will help pave the path to ‘being mind’ and assist you in truly walking the…
Mindful Moments
Often people struggle with learning to “OBSERVE” the moment without adding anything, and I mean ANYTHING, including labels,…
Writing Your Way to Wellness
There are many healing modalities used to release pain and suffering and improve mental health, including psychotherapy, group…
Your Attention is the Best Gift
Take the NO PHONE pledge: “I will put down my phone this Holiday for ___ hrs a day…
A DBT Skill to Keep in Your Front Pocket
A DBT skill to keep in your front pocket this holiday season: The PLEASE skills are at the…
HoliDAZE: Don’t Let the Holidays Overwhelm You
‘Tis the season to be jolly, grateful, and “happy” right? Well, I can say my holidays are usually…
Welcoming in the Opposition
Peace is this moment without judgment, this moment in the heart-space where everything that is- is welcome –…
Listen From the Heart
Deep listening is a precious gift to self and others. “Deep listening is the kind of listening that…
DBT Therapy Assumptions
Every therapy operates with a certain set of basic assumptions, and DBT is no different. However, in DBT assumptions…