If you missed the last time we talked about interpersonal effectiveness, here’s a quick recap: The interpersonal effectiveness model in DBT is all about learning to balance priorities & [...]
What is anxiety? As we’ve said before, we all feel anxious from time to time, but that doesn’t mean we have an anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder is when a person feels amounts of [...]
How adept are you at understanding emotions when you feel them? When we’re talking about what we’re feeling, typically we’re talking about 5 core emotions: anger, disgust, fear, [...]
Transitions are never easy. The last time we talked about big life transitions we went over the common fears that come with them. Fears like: ➡What if I lose what I have now? ➡What if I make this [...]
What is a mindset? Mindsets are the way we as people view our traits and our surroundings. We’ve talked before about the two main classifications of mindsets: fixed and growth. In case you [...]
This week we are talking all about distorted thinking & our topic is: personalization. First, what is distorted thinking? It’s its simplest definition, a cognitive distortion is a way [...]
Usually, when we think about self care, bath bombs, tasty treats, and Instagram filters come flooding to our minds. While the occasional self indulgence can be a great way to express some [...]
Stress is our body’s way of responding to demanding or high-pressure situations. Typically, we only start to notice stress when it’s already overwhelming us. It can manifest in mental [...]
What is a SMART goal? (It’s not just a goal that’s smart!) SMART is an acronym that stands for: S- Specific M- Measurable A- Attainable R- Relevant T- Timely Using the SMART method [...]
The last time we talked about self esteem, we broke down self compassion. As a reminder, self compassion is all about allowing yourself to treat yourself with the same kindness you treat your [...]
