We all have those days when we just don’t want to do, well, anything. Perhaps you had a busy week, didn’t get much sleep the night before, or feel like you need a vacation. Every so often, taking the time to recharge and reset, can actually give you the boost that you need for the next while. However, there may be times when everything just feels like too much, and this feeling lasts for a while. Maybe you are struggling with depression or maybe you’ve just had a rough few w

As parents, we like to think that we love all our children fully and equally. But let’s be real, every parent has one child (and sometimes more than one!) that just seems to be more difficult. There are many reasons why one child may be more difficult to parent than another. Often, the child will exhibit behaviors that the parent finds difficult to manage (such as angry outbursts, physical aggression, or tantrums). And as is normal, we start to look for ways to change and man

One of the four modules of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is emotion regulation. The foundation to any emotion regulation skill is identifying the emotion that you are feeling, and how that emotion manifests itself. Once you understand why an emotion is coming up and what the sensations that come along with it, you can begin using skills to regulate that emotion. Have you ever felt like you just want to hide? Likely, the emotion of shame is causing you this emotional r

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often described in simple soundbites: “change your thoughts,” “do your homework,” and “follow the structure.” While there’s truth in those descriptions, they can flatten what is actually a nuanced, emotionally rich, and highly individualized therapy. Let’s take a deeper look at three persistent myths and what really happens beneath the surface. Myth #1: “CBT ignores emotions and just tells me my thoughts and behaviors are wrong” This myt

Few things are harder than watching your child feel scared. Whether it’s fear of the dark, sleeping alone, or being away from you, your instinct is to help them feel better as quickly as possible. Many parents find themselves responding by letting their child sleep in their bed, staying with them until they fall asleep, or avoiding situations that trigger anxiety altogether. These responses come from a place of care and protection. In the moment, they often do help. The child