Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs): 5 Steps to Curb the Habit

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs): 5 Steps to Curb the Habit

Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) can include persistent behaviors like hair pulling or skin picking. Conditions like trichotillomania and dermatillomania can be distressing and difficult habits to break, but they are treatable. Through collaboration with a trained CBT psychologist, individuals can learn and practice the key steps in habit reversal training (HRT) to curb these habits and find relief.

Rethinking Emotional Reactions: Regain Control with Opposite Action DBT Skill

Rethinking Emotional Reactions: Regain Control with Opposite Action DBT Skill

Opposite Action is a DBT skill that can be used by adults, teens, and kids to help them control big emotions. When you feel a strong emotional urge, Opposite Action reminds you that acting in the opposite way of what your emotions are telling you can actually be helpful in some situations. This practice challenges the automatic link between emotion and behavior to help you respond thoughtfully even when we’re feeling overwhelmed.

Feeding Disorders vs. Eating Disorders: 4 Key Differences to Look For

Feeding Disorders vs. Eating Disorders: 4 Key Differences to Look For

Feeding disorders and eating disorders are terms which are often used interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences between these two diagnoses. Key factors, such as motivation, age of onset, behavioral features, and the emotions experienced with these disorders can help determine a diagnosis. An accurate assessment is the first step to identifying which evidence-based treatments will best support the needs of your child.

Creating a Healthy Work Environment: 4 Ways to Promote Productivity

Creating a Healthy Work Environment: 4 Ways to Promote Productivity

Dissatisfaction in one’s performance can lead to feelings of self-doubt, which reduces productivity and intensifies those negative feelings. An important step in breaking this cycle is creating a work environment that will help you meet your goals. These strategies can be used by parents, children, adolescents, and young adults.

10 Tips for Self-Care this Holiday Season Using DBT Skills

10 Tips for Self-Care this Holiday Season Using DBT Skills

The holiday season is a time of joy, but for some, it is also a source of stress. Practicing DBT skills like PLEASE and Cope Ahead can help prevent you from feeling overwhelmed during this busy time of year. By using these tools to help manage stress and anxiety, you can feel more confident in your ability to manage time-sensitive responsibilities.

Using DBT’s DEAR MAN Skill to Improve Family Communication

Using DBT’s DEAR MAN Skill to Improve Family Communication

Visiting family during the holiday can bring about feelings of anxiety. Adolescents and young adults may also have concerns about how to navigate interpersonal conflicts that may arise. Practicing healthy communication strategies by using a DBT skill, like DEAR MAN, is an effective way to set and enforce personal boundaries while still maintaining healthy relationships.