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Learn more about topics that we discuss in the therapy setting. These resources are available to help anyone looking for support, education, encouragement to to explore next steps in their therapy or mental health journey.
Oh, no! Moment from Online Therapy
Of course, there were the technical difficulties, the family and child interferences, doorbell and postman deliveries, and lawn and roofing services causing excessive background noise, but there were also some very unique moments that caught the client and therapist off guard.
Advantages of Online Therapy
While some people are still hesitant to participate in online therapy services, there are a few advantages to online therapy to consider.
Resource Review: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Readers will walk through the stages of understanding different types of emotional immaturity, the various responses that children may have when growing up and in mature home environments, and finally basic steps in the healing process.
Resource Review: The Whole-Brain Child
Learn more about this brain based approach to understanding child behavior, increasing regulation, and build secure attachment.
DBT Therapy Skills: Interpersonal Effectiveness
What comes to mind when you think about a support system? People. What comes with people? Conflict. Even the healthiest people have conflict and these basic skills can help.
DBT Therapy Skills - Emotion Regulation
Emotion Regulation is not solely based on identifying emotions, validating, or regulating them. Your emotional state is affected by your overall well-being physically and mentally.
DBT Therapy Skills - Distress Tolerance
When life stresses, inevitably come, it can be hard to make the right choice in response to that stress. This portion of DBT therapy help you create a prefabricated plan that gives you healthy coping mechanisms to utilize in those stressful moments.
DBT Therapy Skills: Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a cognitive tool you can use to be aware of your thoughts, emotions, physical experiences, perceptions, and behaviors. Using mindfulness is about focusing on your circumstances solely and without judgment.
What is DBT Therapy?
A certified DBT therapist walks us through the basics of understanding DBT therapy and how DBT therapy can be an effective tool for treating many mental health concerns.
Talking with your Partner about Parenting
Learn the best ways to have those tough parenting conversations in the context of your relationship. Here are a few tips to help you navigate those challenging conversations related to parenting with your spouse, significant other, partner, or co-parent.
Talking to your Partner about Depression
Here are 3 things to consider in strengthening your relationships through depression.
Understanding Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating violence is more frequent than many parents think, but there are ways that you can help protect your teen from trauma in relationships.
Talking to your Partner About Anxiety
We are taking some time to explore anxiety in the context of relationships and what those who experience anxiety can do to help their relationships thrive and what those who love and care for a person struggling with anxiety can do to support them.
What is grief to me?
Some say it is deep sorrow specifically caused by someone’s passing. Some say it’s the powerful emotion of separation to something of importance. And some can categorize it as a gnawing internal pain from your heart that overtakes your body. All of these could be true for anyone.
5 Steps to Helping Kids Handle Real-World Stress
As a parent or guardian, you want what is best for your kids. They are unique and special to you, and you want to keep them safe to experience their childhood as carefree as possible without all of the external issues coming at them full force. Here are 5 tips for creating a safe space for your little one to talk to you
5 Steps to Help Teens Handle Real-World Stress:
Teens need security in stable relationships and that can be shown through a few tips below on how to talk to your teenager when the conversations get tough.
What is my Child or Teen Watching?
Join our discussion on potentially positive ways to address and navigate the conversation when your child is viewing or has viewed content online that you feel is not age-appropriate
Parents and Teen Therapy: 3 things to consider
As a parent of a teenager in therapy, this can feel very vulnerable, helpless, and sometimes isolating. Learn three different ways that parents can support their teens throughout the therapy process from a therapist who has worked with teenagers and their families for many years,
Is My Teen Depressed? 5 signs to look for
Many parents wonder whether their teen may be struggling with depression and unsure of what the correct response may be. Today we will discuss five signs that your teen may be struggling with depression.
Depression: How to strengthen and maintain relationships
Depression can negatively impact relationships, but that does not have to be the case. Learn 3 ways that you can work to maintain and strengthen your relationship when depression is a factor.