Avoiding Communication Breakdowns
Over the past couple of months, I have found myself having to engage in numerous stressful, difficult conversations.…
The Art of Letting Go
Letting go just seems to be so much easier said than done. If only we could simply let…
DBT Assumptions About People and Treatment
In DBT, we adhere to seven assumptions that underly treatment for both clients and therapists. By definition, an…
Are You a Carpet Concealer or a Carpet Shaker?
We all know about the concept of the fight or flight response. It is quite literally human nature.…
Lemons to Lemonade
Have you ever found yourself in a long lasting stressful situation? Cough cough–maybe a global pandemic? LOL. During…
The Post-Pandemic Return to “Normal”
For over a year now, we have been inundated with zoom appointments, virtual holiday dinners, Facetime dates, and…
A Personal Account Of My DBT Group Experience
Suppose someone were to ask me what I am most grateful for regarding my work at Therapeutic Oasis.…
DBT Toolkit for Disenfranchised Grief
A 60 Minutes show that I watched a few years ago best helped me to really understand what…
DBT + Math: A Life Equation
You may be thinking, “ DBT and math in the same title?” Yes, you read that correctly! Most…
Dialectical Abstinence
Over the course of the next few months, I will be exploring the application of DBT skills in…