Refreshing Your Brain: The Wonders of Water as an Emotional Regulation Tool
I imagine it would be difficult to find a person who doesn’t know that it’s important to “drink…
The Beauty of Mindfulness
Recently I said yes to a last minute trip to the Keys with one of my best friends…
DBT Assumptions About People and Treatment
In DBT, we adhere to seven assumptions that underly treatment for both clients and therapists. By definition, an…
The Embodiment of Being Perfectly Imperfect
How is it even possible to accept and love all parts of you when every direction you look…
Using Relationship Mindfulness for Effective Parenting
As a parent, have you ever yelled at your child, said something to your child that you…
The Dime Game
It is easy to tell someone to communicate and assert their needs, but it is a lot harder…
The Antidote to Multitasking
While trying to think of an idea for this article, I scrolled aimlessly through Instagram, Facetimed a friend,…
Exploring the Application of DBT in the Context of Addiction
As promised, albeit a bit later than planned (#lifehappens), here is the second post in my series exploring…
Mindfulness and the Gateway to Joy
In DBT skills group we often ask clients to name their joy for the day, the week or…
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.…