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Thankfulness and DBT Skills
Did you know that gratitude is good for your teen's mental health?
Anxious around Halloween? DBT Helps!
Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills that can help teens navigate Halloween with more confidence and calm.
Why DBT Skills Matter in High School More Than Ever
High school can feel overwhelming, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are so powerful—and so needed—during these years.
DBT is Not Just for Crisis Moments
DBT isn’t just for helping teens with surviving chaos—it’s for building a life worth living.
Skills I Teach Teens Who are Thinking About Suicide
One of the most effective tools for coping with intense emotions and suicidal thoughts is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Suicide and Teens: What Parents Need to Know
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and teen suicide is a heartbreaking and very real concern.
Back to School Hurdles and How to Handle Them: A Teen's Guide to a Smooth Start
Here's a breakdown of the most common back-to-school hurdles and some solid ways to deal with them.
How to Use the “ACCEPTS” Skill for Distraction in Crisis
When you’re in a moment of emotional crisis, one of my favorite DBT skills for these moments is ACCEPTS.
How to Recognize and Break Negative Patterns in Teen Behavior
Recognizing and breaking negative patterns is key to a teen’s personal growth.
DBT Skills to Stay Calm in the Heat of the Moment
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills that teens can use to approach overwhelming situations in a healthy way.
The One DBT Skill Every Teen Should Know
If there’s one skill that every teen should know, it’s Distress Tolerance. Why is it such a game-changer for teens?
How DBT Helps Teens with ADHD
ADHD is a condition that responds exceptionally well to skill-based therapy like DBT.
What Does Progress in Therapy Look Like?
If you’re the parent of a teen in therapy, you might be wondering what "progress" really looks like — and how to gauge it in a way that feels meaningful.
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.
How to Overcome Common Mindfulness Struggles
Let’s explore some of the most common struggles teens face in mindfulness and offer strategies to overcome them.
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.
Fighting with Friends? The DBT Skill DEARMAN Can Help
DEARMAN is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy skill that helps teens express their needs effectively while fostering understanding and collaboration.
The 5 Big Benefits of Online Therapy in Winter
Let’s explore how online therapy can help teens and their parents not only manage but thrive this winter.
Depression in Teens: Scope, Impact, and Empowerment
This October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month, and we want to talk about the importance of recognizing and addressing depression in your teen.
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.