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The Escape Epidemic: Why We Run from Pain and How to Transform it Instead

Photo by Stella Jacob on Unsplash Hey there, my fellow seekers of mental clarity and well-being! Have you ever found yourself daydreaming...

Dispelling Misconceptions About DBT: What Every Therapist Needs to Know

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that was developed in the 1980s by Dr. Marsha Linehan. It was created with...

What To Do When Emotions Take Over

Yesterday I was late for a meeting and I got stuck in traffic. For those of you who live in the Bay Area, you know how frustrating that...

The Biology Beneath: Explaining Emotional Sensitivity

Ever wonder why you feel so sensitive? Why even the littlest thing sends you off on an emotional roller coaster? It may have something to...

DBT For Trauma And Depression

I am passionate about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I use it in my own life and it has made all the difference. I cope with...

Surviving An Emotional Crisis: Step by Step

We’ve all been there. Something happens and your emotions take over. You can no longer think clearly and logic is not an option. You are...

4 Steps From DBT That Can Boost Your Self Esteem

Low self esteem seems to be almost an epidemic in our society, yet we play the part of feeling strong and acting confident by what I call...