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.
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.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder that can negatively impact a person’s daily life by causing emotional, physical, and/or psychological impairments. Depression can take many forms and co-occur with other mental health challenges. This concern is treatable and symptoms can be relieved through a variety of therapeutic approaches. It’s important to know what signs to look for so that you or a loved one can seek out support.
Young adulthood is an exciting yet challenging phase filled with significant life transitions. This phase in life brings with it a host of changes— from entering college, to starting a new job, and managing evolving relationships. Practicing DBT skills and strategies can help you cope with the changes and find success in this next phase of life.
The start of the school year can bring on feelings of anxiety in children with the introduction of new stressors. Back to school preparation begins long before the first day of school. Parents can help their child prepare for the transition by using strategies like validation and problem solving to help them find success.
While there is no “cure” for tics or Tourette syndrome, there are effective management strategies. If a child is experiencing noticeable academic, social, emotional, or other quality of life challenges as a result of their tics, working with an experienced CBIT provider can help.