Life is so busy, and new things keep coming up for people to do. You have to work, sleep, spend time with friends and family, exercise, make food, do dishes, do laundry, etc. The list of things to do seemingly never ends, and that can feel overwhelming. It can cause people to feel guilty or … Read more

Party and club drugs—such as MDMA (ecstasy or molly), ketamine, LSD, and nitrous oxide—are often associated with music festivals, nightclubs, and large social gatherings. While many people use them to induce feelings of euphoria, social connection, or escape in a “recreational” manner, these substances can have powerful and lasting effects on mental health. Understanding and … Read more

 Overthinking, which is similar to something called rumination, is a common difficulty people experience. People might think about it as “just worrying” or believe that they aren’t able to change how they think. It might be a symptom of anxiety or a symptom of another disorder. It can lead to worse mental health outcomes, despite … Read more

 When emotions get intense, every second counts to help you calm down and regulate your nervous system. The TIP skill can help you calm down anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes, depending on what part of it you’re using. Think of TIP like a fast-acting medication to help turn things down a notch quickly. … Read more

 Alcohol is often seen as a means of temporarily escaping stress, of relaxing, or a way to more easily socialize with others. However, the impact of drinking alcohol runs deeper than many people realize. While a glass of wine or a night out might seem harmless, regular or heavy alcohol use can quietly (and sometimes … Read more

 When emotions start running high, whether from anxiety, anger, or that “I can’t take one more thing” feeling,  it can be really hard to calm down. That’s where DBT self-soothe strategies come in. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), self-soothing means using your five senses to help your body and mind relax. These skills don’t erase … Read more

Over the past few years, more and more people have become curious about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and how it relates to trauma-informed care. Therapists, educators, and even clients themselves are asking questions like: “Is DBT trauma-informed?” and “How does it help people heal from trauma without re-traumatizing them?” This curiosity makes sense! Trauma-Informed Care … Read more

For many autistic people, the world is not built with their communication styles, sensory needs, or ways of thinking in mind. To navigate social situations, workplaces, or even everyday interactions,  autistic individuals engage in something called masking. Masking refers to the conscious or unconscious effort to hide autistic traits in order to “blend in” with … Read more

If you’ve ever asked your teen how therapy went and gotten nothing but a shrug or the familiar “I don’t know,” you’re not alone. It can feel confusing, frustrating, or even scary—especially when you’re hoping therapy will be the thing that finally helps. You may find yourself wondering: Are they shutting down? Are they trying? … Read more

Sunday mornings can start slow. Maybe you sleep in a little. Maybe you sip your coffee without rushing or scroll through your phone without guilt. For a little while, everything feels fine. Then the afternoon hits. The light starts to change. That heaviness creeps into your chest. Your brain jumps to Monday: emails, meetings, deadlines. … Read more