Healing from Grief with DBT Skills
Grief is a natural response to loss that affects nearly everyone. Grief can be defined as any type of loss that disrupts our lives, such as the loss of a relationship, health, financial stability, or the death of a loved...Continue reading→
The Psychology of Watching Love Is Blind
The sixth season of Love Is Blind just wrapped, and so many people are talking about it. Aren’t Amy and Johnny cute? Can you believe Jeramy? Was Chelsea or Jimmy more to blame for their relationship demise? What really happened...Continue reading→
Asylum Evalulations
Ola is a 28-year-old Black man who came to the United States seeking asylum due to the conditions in his home country, Mauritania (officially, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania). Mauritania, a country in West Africa, is largely discriminatory against their...Continue reading→
Perimenopause: Let’s Talk About It
Perimenopause isn’t a term we hear often, but it’s something we should be talking about. It refers to the time in life when one’s body begins transitioning to menopause. Menopause is defined as when an individual has gone one full...Continue reading→
Shame Resilience: A DBT Approach
Shame can be one of the most uncomfortable emotions we experience. It can be triggered by a host of events or internal experiences, including rejection (or fear of rejection); being belittled, made fun of, criticized, or betrayed;Â comparing ourselves to...Continue reading→
Therapeutic Benefits of Creativity
Introduction In a world that often feels chaotic and demanding, it is common to seek solace and respite from the stresses of daily life. For many, a highly relieving factor lies in creativity. Engaging in creative endeavors, through any form...Continue reading→
Insomnia: Coping with Sleep Troubles
It’s late, and you can’t seem to fall asleep. Your mind doesn’t want to quiet, and one of the thoughts that you’re having on repeat is that you’re not going to get enough sleep, even if you were to fall...Continue reading→
Validate with Ease: A Step-by-Step Guide
As discussed in our prior blog, validation is a significant component to interpersonal functioning. Learning how to validate others is one thing we can do to improve our relationships across the board. Here, we’ll take a look at how to...Continue reading→
Validation Fails
Validation is one of our most important interpersonal skills. The ability to validate effectively can significantly improve our relationships. And being able to validate someone in a given moment can make or break an interaction. So what does it take...Continue reading→
VAWA Immigration Evalutations
Alejandra came to the United States from Venezuela and, after a few months, started dating a U.S. citizen. They had a romantic courtship and married a little after a year. Alejandra couldn’t wait to start a family with her loving...Continue reading→
Coping With Social Anxiety
What Is Social Anxiety? Do you get anxious when you have to give a talk? How about before work meetings or parties or other types of events? Do you notice apprehension, worry, or even dread? How about the physical manifestations...Continue reading→
Dear Peloton, Where Are Your Fat Instructors?
Dear Peloton, I write to you as a member, a psychologist specializing in eating disorders and body image concerns, and long-time fitness professional. In fact, I’ve been certified as a personal trainer for 25 years, am certified as a lifetime...Continue reading→