Individuals who meet the criteria for narcissistic personality disorder have an inflated sense of self-importance. They are preoccupied with power, beauty, and success; they have a strong need for admiration; and they have a tendency toward arrogance and a lack of empathy in interpersonal situations. Narcissistic tendencies, like other personality dimensions, are on a spectrum. … Read more
Why Being Non-Judgmental Can Lead to Changed Behavior Our brains judge naturally. It’s part of our brain’s natural process of gathering information about the world and trying to make sense of it. While there is a time and place for judgments, a lot of the judgments we have, cause dysregulation for us in our day-to-day … Read more
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a widely accepted treatment for PTSD. It has been recognized as a top trauma treatment by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), American Psychiatric Association (APA), Department of Veterans Affairs & Department of Defense, and SAHMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. This process … Read more
Suicidal thoughts are often a topic not many want to delve into discussing. I think it’s important we do so and make sense of some of them. Suicidal behavior tends to come in a spectrum of forms, maybe you’ve heard of some of them? Active thoughts, passive thoughts, thoughts of planning, suicidal feelings, suicidal gestures, … Read more
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has changed the way many therapists assist and address suicidal and self-harming behaviors and intense emotions. One of the key elements that sets DBT apart is its emphasis on phone coaching, as well as the 24-hour rule. In this two-part blog post, we’ll explore the significance of phone coaching and the … Read more
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has changed the way many therapists assist and address suicidal and self-harming behaviors and intense emotions. One of the key elements that sets DBT apart is its emphasis on phone coaching, as well as the 24-hour rule. In this two part blog post, we’ll explore the significance of phone coaching and … Read more
The school bell rings, backpacks are packed, and classrooms are buzzing with excitement. For some children, returning to school after a long break can be an exciting experience, and for others, it can be quite daunting. Whether it’s due to anxiety, academic pressures, uncertainty, or simply the struggle to get back into the routine, parents … Read more
When most people think about ways of maintaining healthy relationships, individuals often consider working on boundaries within relationships. Boundaries is a term that refers to the limits and rules that are set within relationships. For example, my boundaries might include establishing that other people need to knock on the door before entering my room, that … Read more
The clinicians at CCDBT have written numerous blogs about shame, likely because we all have a wealth of experience working with people who see themselves as “less than” or “not enough.” One way to combat shame is to build self-respect, and DBT has a skill specifically designed to help people do exactly that. The FAST … Read more
While pride month just ended, I wanted to highlight the importance of being an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, especially LGBTQ+ youth. The primary source I’ll be referencing is The Trevor Project. If you are unaware of this resource, I encourage you to check them out! They are a nonprofit organization that’s number one mission … Read more