Depression looks like a lot of different things for a lot of different people. Sometimes it can look like staying in bed and not showering for a week. Other times, depression manifests as constant and intense self-criticism. And other times it looks like being incredibly irritable. Sometimes it’s all of the above. Whatever form depression … Read more
Most of us have heard of the cliché, and maybe even felt as if, “I can give great advice to others, but I can’t seem to take my own.” Ever wondered why that is? While this may be no surprise to some, it is related to the way we speak and think to ourselves. Recently, … Read more
Welcome back to our series, TikTok Trends! We’re looking at popular trends on TikTok that can positively and effectively benefit our mental health. Remember: no social media account, even a licensed professional, replaces actual therapy and should only be used for entertainment purposes. Scrolling on TikTok one night, I came across a video that said … Read more
The other day a warning light came on in my car. I remember having the thought, “you have to be kidding me” I have a fairly new car and felt as if it was too early for this car to start having problems. After some time, I recognized it didn’t matter what I thought or … Read more
For teens, they are constantly pulled and moving in so many directions. They are always on the move somewhere or need a ride to the next thing that is going on in their social circle. It is difficult for many parents to keep up on them, ensure that they sit down to eat a nutritious … Read more
As we are probably very acutely aware, our world is rapidly changing. The development of technology, the internet, and subsequently, social media, has had a huge impact on the world. We’re now able to get real time updates on events happening all over the world, we can connect with people we haven’t seen in years, … Read more
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a third-wave evidence-based treatment that has been proven to be effective for individuals with borderline personality disorder and a range of mental health difficulties with underlying emotion dysregulation. DBT has recently been adapted to improve evidence-based behaviorist approaches to couples therapy, primarily by Dr. Alan Fruzzetti, professor of psychology and … Read more
I absolutely love DBT’s emphasis on balance. We need balance in nearly everything we do. Balance improves our conversations, when we alternate between listening and talking. Balance allows us to walk, dance, and play our favorite sports, and balance helps us make effective decisions about our finances, relationships, and leisure time. Finding balance in any … Read more
What to Expect from Individual DBT Sessions If you’re considering starting the comprehensive DBT program at the Cincinnati Center for DBT (CCDBT), you probably have a few questions about what you can expect. Pre-treatment orientation The first 4-5 sessions in the DBT program are set up to orient you to DBT. While this can be … Read more
Radical acceptance stands as the most challenging and most freeing DBT skill I have ever learned. Radical acceptance is fully and truly affirming reality, just as it is. This means letting of resisting things you cannot change. In religious circles, the serenity prayer captures radical acceptance; “grant me the serenity to accept the things I … Read more