by Dr. Julia Brillante | Nov 1, 2024 | Adolescents, Anxiety, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Life Skills, Young Adults
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.
by Rebecca Herzog | Sep 1, 2024 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Life Skills, Young Adults
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.
by Alycia Hinrichsen | Jun 10, 2024 | Adolescents, Children, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Life Skills, Parenting
Acceptance from adult figures, such as parents, teachers, and caregivers, plays a crucial role in your LGBTQ+ child’s mental health and well-being. Supporting their gender and sexual identity can strengthen your relationship, boost their confidence and self-esteem, and pave the way for success.
by Alycia Hinrichsen | Jan 10, 2024 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Life Skills, Young Adults
Discover how to transform your New Year’s resolutions with effective goal setting using CBT techniques. This guide offers practical strategies to set, pursue, and achieve your objectives any time of the year to support personal growth and success.
by Dr. Erica Dashow | Oct 25, 2023 | Adolescents, Anxiety, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Depression, Life Skills, Young Adults
We are living through a tumultuous period in the world’s history. It seems there is always new information about negative events for us to absorb, and our newsfeeds and timelines now act as feature panels for the many breaking updates that vie for our attention....
by Alycia Hinrichsen | Nov 22, 2021 | Adolescents, Children, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Life Skills, Young Adults
Gratitude has been shown to improve happiness in multiple realms of life and offers both physical and mental health benefits. Practicing this skill can contribute to feelings of satisfaction and positivity within yourself, your family, and build connections with the greater community.