I Am. I Am. I Am: The Journey of Self-Validation
Reading has always been an outlet for me – a way in which I found the words when…
Staying Connected During A Pandemic
Maintaining interpersonal relationships is difficult at the best of times, and during a pandemic it can be even…
The Fork In The Road – Values In Action
Here we are – staring at the precipice of change, the fork in the road. The coverage of…
What Is DBT?
What is DBT? This is a question I often get, not only from new clients, but also from…
Balancing DBT Skills When Life Feels Chaotic
Over the last few months, I have encountered new and unanticipated opportunities for DBT skills practice. I have…
Being Dialectical: Supporting Our Youth During These Difficult Times
If your child has seen the news and wants to understand what’s happening and why, what do you say?…
Grief And Loss And Making It Through
2020 has been a year of one loss after another. We’ve lost the ability to participate in joyous…
From Mayhem To Meaning: A Dialectical Perspective
I remember the day so clearly – trauma memory tends to work that way. It felt as if…
Managing Loss
Loss is a natural, inescapable part of a full life. Yet usually one can find ways to counterbalance…
Words are Magic: The Power of Dialectical Thinking
I can’t lie to you –I have always wanted to go to Hogwarts and be a wizard. I…
