DBT is a popular evidence-based therapy for emotion regulation problems. Originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan (University of Washington) for highly suicidal adults, DBT has since been adapted to treat issues including: substance dependence binge eating disorder bulimia nervosa … [Read more...]
Teachers and Anxiety: What Can Be Done?
I had this idea that teaching high school English would be an amazing job. I had visions of being an inspiring teacher pouring my wisdom into eager learners. I knew I had it in me to be as inspiring as Mr Holland (Richard Dreyfuss) in Mr Holland's Opus or Mr. Keating (Robin Williams) of Dead Poets … [Read more...]
What is Your Therapist Reading? Power of Habit
It is rare that a reading a book actually changes my behavior. I may read a great self-help book and want to change a behavior, or even plan to change a behavior, but somehow never actually change. This book was different. Because it's chock full of examples of where habit or the automatic repeating … [Read more...]
The Blessings Behind Mental Illness
Depression and bipolar as a blessing? Actually, it really can be. Here is a podcast about seeing depression and bipolar disorder as a positive asset to life. I was inspired by this and thought you would be too! What do you think? Does this ring true for you or for someone you know? Leave a comment … [Read more...]