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…
The Missing Piece in Building a Life Worth Living
Growing up, I always had an affinity for puzzles. With countless shapes and sizes, each presented a unique…
Do the Opposite to Find Recovery
Think Opposite. When you don’t know what to do and are pulled to act in a way that…