If you don’t know, mindfulness is all about staying in the present moment and regaining control over your thoughts. This helps you to prevent your mind from wandering or spiraling which can [...]
Anxiety of course, is a complex condition, and can present differently in everyone. But learning what brings you the most anxiety on a daily basis can help you determine which habits you need to [...]
Dialectical dilemmas, according to GoodTherapy are “the extreme states a person may present in treatment.” In DBT treatment, the goal is to find a healthy union of the two opposing [...]
What is interpersonal effectiveness and how does it impact your relationships? The interpersonal effectiveness model in DBT is all about learning to balance priorities & demands; the wants [...]
What is emotional self regulation? At its core, emotional self-regulation is the practice of managing disruptive emotions. When we’re stressed or panicked, it allows us to calm ourselves [...]
Change is a normal part of life that at some point or another, we all have to deal with. But knowing that doesn’t make it any easier! When we’re faced with big changes, we tend to [...]
When talking about mindset there’s a clear distinction between a “fixed” mindset and a “growth” mindset. A “fixed” mindset is when we believe that our [...]
What’s a should statement? Should statements are thoughts that define what you think you SHOULD do. It’s a set of expectations that might not take your particular circumstances into [...]
What’s the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy habit? Healthy habits, according to Health Line, is: “A healthy habit is any behavior that benefits your physical, mental, and [...]
What is burnout? The state of burnout happens when chronic stress leads to emotional, mental & physical exhaustion which can be paired with feelings of detachment or ineffectiveness. Burnout, [...]
