

Imaginal Exposure.. In Wartime
I’ve shared about why I love exposure therapy before, from a clinical perspective why it's the gold standard treatment for phobias, OCD,...

Nechama Quinn, MSW
2 days ago3 min read
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Between Shavuos and Elul: How to Stay Grounded in the Quiet Stretch
The weeks following Shavuos can feel unstructured. We’ve just experienced the intensity and inspiration of Matan Torah and then, nothing....

Myndee Diamond-Lisker, MA
4 days ago3 min read
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The Science Behind Summer Stress
"I'm bored." "There's nothing to do." "When does school start again?" "I miss my routine." If you can already hear echoes of these...

Chaya Deutsch
Jun 113 min read
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When Your Body and Mind Need to Work Together
Picture this: You're sitting in your doctor's office, describing symptoms that have been disrupting your life for months. The bloodwork...

Chaya Deutsch
Jun 63 min read
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Mindfulness and Shavuos: Receiving the Torah with a Present Heart
We’re taught that each Yom Tov is not merely a celebration or remembrance of the past — it’s a time when the spiritual energy of the...

Gittie Sobolofsky
May 282 min read
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Practicing Mindfulness in a Digital Age
The Struggle is Real: Why It's Hard to Be Present Mindfulness is the practice of present-moment awareness, but in today’s digital world,...

Rachel Baitch
May 273 min read
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Evidence-Based Therapy: Why It Matters
“Evidence-based therapy” might sound like complicated research jargon, but it’s actually a simple and empowering idea. It refers to...

Chaya Deutsch
May 202 min read
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Sefira: Counting Up, Growing Whole
You know that feeling when you want two things that seem to contradict each other? When you're pulled in two directions at once? Maybe...

Brocha Miller, MHCI
May 183 min read
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The Power of Play: Why Playing with Your Toddler or Young Child Matters (And How to Do It Effectively)
Let’s be honest— playing with toddlers or young children can sometimes feel repetitive, boring, or even overwhelming . Maybe you’ve found...

Rachel Berger, PhD
May 103 min read
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Post-Pesach, Now What?
Now that Pesach has ended, the world starts to move again, but maybe you’re not quite ready to move with it. Whether your yom tov was...

Myndee Diamond-Lisker, MA
May 12 min read
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Not Just for Crisis: How to Build a Daily Distress Tolerance Toolkit
Life gets overwhelming sometimes — and not just in the dramatic, fall-apart kind of way. More like in the quiet, relentless pressure of...

Chaya Deutsch
Apr 293 min read
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Catching our “Shoulds”
Did you ever hear yourself saying something along the lines of “it just shouldn’t be this way?”, or “I should be able to just do xyz”?...

Sarah Green, PsyD
Apr 272 min read
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How to Make Better Choices when Life Feels Hard - Part II
Last time, we talked about those everyday moments when we’re faced with a decision—like how to respond to a hurtful comment someone made,...

Gittie Sobolofsky
Apr 233 min read
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How to Make Better Choices When Life Feels Hard - Part I
All day long, we are doing things. Some of the things we do move us closer to the kind of life we want, like when we act in ways that...

Gittie Sobolofsky
Apr 223 min read
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A good night’s sleep
We all have different relationships with sleep and rest. Some of us are early birds and get up with the sun, others prefer to sleep in...

Rachel Baitch
Apr 43 min read
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Pesach Prep
Have you ever found yourself standing in your kitchen, surrounded by cleaning supplies, cookware, and what feels like an insurmountable...

Chaya Deutsch
Apr 22 min read
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Beyond the Mirror: A Torah Perspective on Body Image
Does it make sense to hate the body we live in? This question lies at the heart of much suffering around body image. It’s easy to forget...

Chaya Deutsch
Mar 254 min read
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Common DBT Misconceptions Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has helped countless people build healthier, more balanced lives—but misconceptions still surround it....

Chaya Deutsch
Mar 78 min read
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Tu B’shvat: Holding onto the Process
Tu B’shvat is here! Tu B’shvat is a holiday that typically doesn't get much attention compared to others, but it has such profound...

Sarah Green, PsyD
Feb 142 min read
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Mindfulness Demystified: The Science Behind Staying Present
Hi! My name is Chaya Deutsch, and I'm a new undergrad intern at The CBT/DBT Center. My initial impression of mindfulness was that it was...

Chaya Deutsch
Feb 73 min read
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What Interning at The CBT/DBT Center Taught Me
College students interested in clinical psychology are faced with a very difficult task. Most of these students are interested in gaining...

Ilana Knoll
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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Living with Uncertainty
Living with uncertainty can be extremely distressing. Whether it is waiting for something as significant as medical results or as mundane...

Ilana Knoll
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Jewish People and Anxiety
While all mothers worry about their child’s well-being, stereotypically, Jewish mothers are known for being the ultimate worrywarts....

Ilana Knoll
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Effective Teshuva
As we embark on the month of Elul , many of us take the time to reflect on our actions and aspire to repair our relationships both with...

Ilana Knoll
Sep 16, 20244 min read
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