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How DBT Helps Teens with ADHD
ADHD is a condition that responds exceptionally well to skill-based therapy like DBT.
My Favorite DBT Group Activity for Teens
This DBT group activity is a simple and straightforward method that helps teens identify thought distortions that are coloring how they think.
Understanding Self-Harm Behaviors
It is important to approach self-harm with understanding and compassion…it’s usually a coping mechanism for distress or to ask for help.
Are You Telling Me Therapy Can Be FUN?
Therapy can be fun for teens, even though they might initially assume it will be an uncomfortable chore.
Suicide Prevention for Teens: What Can Parents Do?
If you believe your teen might be considering ending their life, here's a guide to understanding suicide prevention.
Podcast Interview: How DBT Transforms Adolescent Mental Health
Our founder Lianna interviewed by the Mastering Counseling Podcast about her transformative work with teens and young adults.
Support Your Teen with the STOP Skill
One powerful tool that can assist both parents and teens in managing overwhelming emotions is the DBT skill called STOP.
Who Is Right for DBT Group?
Who was DBT designed for? Who do we decide is truly the best fit, or can benefit the most from DBT group?
Chill Out with Progressive Muscle Relaxation
There’s a super simple technique that can help teens relax called Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It’s a game-changer for letting go of built-up tension and stress.
PTSD: A Guide for Teens and Parents
This June, we at Mindful Healing are celebrating PTSD Awareness Month with a guide for teens and their parents to help navigate this challenging disorder.
When Your Teen Has BPD: Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
BPD might be frustrating or scary for your teen–or even for you as their parent–but it doesn’t mean that things have to stay the way they are.
How DBT Helps Teens Struggling with Self Harm
Discovering your teen is engaging in self-harm can be a terrifying experience. It can often leave parents feeling helpless.
Why Online DBT Group is Great for Teens in the Winter
In the winter, online DBT groups for teens emerge as a beacon of support, offering a unique and valuable resource for mental health and well-being.
Feeling Thankful: Gratitude and DBT Practices for Teens
In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s explore the concept of gratitude as a DBT skill and how it can be integrated into your teen’s daily life.
Managing Anxiety During a Vacation with DBT Skills
Family vacations are thought to be a fun and relaxing time. However, for some teens, it can cause anxious feelings instead of enjoyment.
How DBT Helps Teens who Self-Harm
March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, and we at Mindful Healing are putting a special focus on this common concerns for parents of teens.
Riding the Wave to Manage Difficult Feelings
“Riding the wave” sounds like a surfing term. When you think of it this way, it’s easy to see why it is an apt phrase to use when dealing with feelings.
How to Know If Your DBT Therapist Provides Comprehensive Services
This blog reviews how you can tell who provides comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or if you already have a DBT counselor and want to be sure they offer comprehensive care.
DBT Life Hacks
Your teen’s life is busy, and so is yours. You’re both looking for ways to incorporate dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) tips and tools into life.
Parents: Why Listening is So Important
Listening… not thinking about what you will say in response, what you will “teach” them or how you will advise them…just listening.