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Discovering the Power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an innovative, evidence-based psychotherapy approach that has gained significant recognition for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of mental health issues.
The Trauma of Grief & Loss… “Damn COVID-19”
When thinking of trauma and loss one may think of death by suicide, homicide or a fatal accident, just to name a few. Now, trauma is associated with death in a new way. Trauma is best understood as an emotionally disturbing event.
Does Grief & Loss Always Mean Death “the d-word”?
When you hear the terms grief and loss what do you think of first? Usually, the first word associated with grief and loss is death. However, when someone is grieving it is not always related to the average death of a person or loved-one or pet
Caregiving Anxiety & Grieving The Loss of YOUR Identity
Are you a caregiver? Are you a child caring for an elderly parent? Are you are parent caring for a child who is ill, has special needs? Are you a caregiver for a child and also an elderly parent and sandwiched” in the middle trying to navigate your own health and needs?
Anticipatory Grief
For those on hospice and anticipating the death of a loved one, many family members and friends experience anticipatory grief. This type of grief is feeling the loss before the actual loss occurs.
The Grief of Losing Independence
Are you experiencing loss of physical independence due to an illness? This is a type of loss that many don’t recognize as something to grieve. However, it is tremendous loss.
The Trauma of Death By Suicide
As an experienced clinician I have dealt with this topic as well as personally know individuals who have died by suicide. The suffering that these individuals experience is tremendous and due to their depression they seek a solution to resolve the pain.
Digital Age Anxiety - How Technology Affects Our Mental Well-Being
Have you noticed your anxiety levels dropping when you have the chance to step away from technology for a few days? Maybe you feel especially calm when you are hiking or camping.
What If You Can't Remember Trauma In EMDR Therapy?
Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) has become increasingly popular over the last few years. It’s a safe, effective, and unique form of therapy that can be especially helpful for people who have experienced trauma.