Anxiety: How to cope with anxiety caused by things out of your control
Anxiety, feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease, is a common source of distress. When worrying is excessive, difficult to control, and causes significant distress or impairment, it can be especially challenging to cope with. There are many causes of anxiety and different people may have vastly different triggers for their anxiety. A common source of […]
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Target Depression
Navigating through the dense and overwhelming fog of depression can feel like an insurmountable task. The weight of sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness can become heavier and heavier over time, especially if you have been working in therapy for a long time to overcome your symptoms. One intervention that is oEen not the first sought upon […]
The Power of Letting Go: A Guide to Radical Acceptance
What is Radical Acceptance? Radical acceptance is a key concept and skill within Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy developed by Marsha Linehan. It was designed to help those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Over time, DBT is effective in treating other mental conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, […]
The Power of PLEASE Skill
Today, we’re diving into one of the super cool skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – the PLEASE skill. This skill is a hidden gem for managing your mental health and maintaining emotional balance. What is the PLEASE Skill? First things first, what is the PLEASE Skill? It’s an acronym that stands for: Physical illness: […]
Use DBT Skill Check The Facts to help you manage your Anxiety.
At one time or another, we all have experienced moments where we may have felt fearful or worrisome. Have you ever experienced moments where a certain event happens, or a thought pops up in your mind and you find yourself sweating and/or your muscles tense, and/or you feel like you have something caught in your […]
Recognizing Overthinking and How to Stop: DBT Emotion Regulation Skills
What is overthinking and what are the impacts? Overthinking is going over the same thought again and again, analyzing the simplest of situations or events until all sense of proportion is gone. The overthinking brain cannot translate these thoughts into actions or positive outcomes. Therefore, it creates feelings of stress and anxiety. Overthinking often prevents you […]
Enmeshment Trauma: What is it?
Enmeshment trauma, or sometimes called emotional incest, refers to a family system that lacks boundaries. In an enmeshed family, the parents or caregiver inappropriately relies on the child to meet their emotional needs. The child, in turn, is not allowed to be emotionally independent. Therefore, becomes more attuned to their parents’ needs than their own. […]
Enhancing Mental Health through Improved Sleep Hygiene
Sleep is not merely a period of rest; it’s a vital process that rejuvenates the mind and body, crucial for maintaining optimal mental health. Yet, in our fast-paced world, many individuals struggle to attain quality sleep, leading to a myriad of mental health challenges. This is where the concept of “sleep hygiene” becomes paramount. Sleep […]
Discovering Purpose through Service: A Journey to Mental Wellness
In the fast-paced and often tumultuous landscape of modern life, many individuals find themselves grappling with questions of purpose and meaning. In the pursuit of mental well-being, one avenue that holds profound potential is the discovery of purpose through service. Engaging in acts of service not only benefits others but can also be a transformative […]
Appreciating Anxiety
Anxiety has a bad reputation. We often define anxiety as debilitating and uncomfortable, and see it as leading to avoidance of people, places, and things. Or maybe anxiety is what keeps you up at night, consequently impacting your ability to function the next day. However, the truth is, we all need some anxiety in order […]
