The Post-Pandemic Return to “Normal”
For over a year now, we have been inundated with zoom appointments, virtual holiday dinners, Facetime dates, and…
Ease into Assertiveness
When reflecting upon words to describe myself, assertiveness has never been an adjective that comes to mind. That…
Gardening: A Growing Practice in Mindfulness
I will admit, the idea of mindfulness used to intimidate me. It conjured up images of sitting cross-legged…
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.…
Fresh Start Ahead
Ever feel like you are second guessing your life choices? Parenting strategies? Made the wrong dinner reservation? You’re…
DBT Toolkit for Disenfranchised Grief
A 60 Minutes show that I watched a few years ago best helped me to really understand what…
Diving in! Overcoming the insecurities of fully participating in your life
Back when I was just a visitor of Florida, I was content experiencing the ocean from the comfort…
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…
Mindful Moments
Often people struggle with learning to “OBSERVE” the moment without adding anything, and I mean ANYTHING, including labels,…