Here we explore explore various complementary therapies, how they can be woven into the fabric of psychotherapeutic practices, and the overall benefits of this integrative approach for your healing journey.

The Check the Facts exercise forces you to slow down and consider other interpretations of a situation that is causing you distress. You take a step back before reacting, then review your own thougths and feelings about the situation, consider other interpretations about the situation, and then consider more useful and skillful thoughts and feelings about the situation.

Learning to communicate needs clearly while maintaining self-respect in relationships. Relationships are one of the most common sources of emotional distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Interpersonal Effectiveness skills help people communicate more clearly, set boundaries, and navigate conflict while emphasizing that you maintain your self-respect and attempt to maintain connection. These skills are especially helpful when emotions are strong and relationships feel s

The DBT House is a simple, body-based way to understand how DBT skills work together. By organizing skills as parts of a house—beginning with safety and regulation and building upward toward choice, perspective, and balance—this model offers a practical map for using DBT skills in everyday life.

"Future faking" refers to the act of making promises about the future that are not going to be fulfilled. The promises are often used to influence or control others.

Sexual assault survivors face a second wave of trauma when they become targets of online smear campaigns and smear books. Smear campaigns and smear books aim to discredit survivors, distort the truth, and influence public perception. The smears shame and silence victims and protect perpetrators. In order to get the truth out, Chanel Miller and Christine Blasey Ford wrote their own books about the personal impact of sexual assault and also the devastating effects of the trauma

Connecting with your future self can be accessed via your lived experience in your body. This expressive arts somatic exercise invites you to meet your future self through gentle movement, creative expression, and embodied awareness. By engaging sensation, imagination, and art-making together, this practice supports nervous system regulation, self-trust, and emotional integration in a way that feels grounded, accessible, and trauma-informed.

Sleep deprivation is a common challenge for new mothers, often leaving you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. While it may not be possible to get a full night’s rest, practicing mindfulness can help you restore your energy, find moments of calm, and nurture your well-being even during sleepless nights.

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Here are some research based tips for managing your own anxiety and communicating more effectively, With awareness and investing some thought into your self-care, you can improve your mood, keep things peaceful and truly enjoy all the magic this season has to offer.

Mornings with a newborn can feel unpredictable and tiring, but starting your day with intention and mindfulness can set a positive tone for both you and your baby. A mindful morning routine doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Even small, consistent practices can help you feel more centered, present, and connected.

Parasocial relationships, where individuals form one-sided emotional bonds with public figures such as celebrities and politicians, have become increasingly common in modern society. These connections often feel real and meaningful to the individual, despite lacking direct interaction. Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of these relationships is essential as they influence public opinion, mental health, and social behavior.

Feeling lonely during the holidays is a real challenge, but there are effective strategies to help manage these emotions. Research in psychology and mental health provides guidance on how to cope and find moments of connection and peace.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, trapped or angry or trapped by constant notifications and endless scrolling, it's time to detox from the cyber world. This post explores why social media can be harmful and offers five practical ways to disconnect and regain control over your digital life.

The holiday season is a time for celebration, warmth, and togetherness. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills teaches us to use our senses to self soothe, to keep grounded in the here and now, in order to manage feelings of anxiety.

In aromatherapy, it supports breathwork, focus, and emotional release. Physically, it is renowned for its rejuvenating effects on the skin and its anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive properties. With every drop, frankincense invites stillness, sacredness, and a deeper alignment with both body and soul.

Expressive art is a simple way to unleash creativity and capture emotions

Take care of yourself this holiday season. The holiday season, while often celebrated as a time of joy, togetherness, and festivity, can paradoxically also serve as a catalyst for stress, anxiety, and a range of emotional challenges.

Mindful breathing is a simple, portable self-help tool for new moms to help manage emotions that can be done anywhere -at the supermarket, at work, at a playdate. Cadenced breathing is a simple yet powerful tool that can help calm the nervous system.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy used to help people control overwhelming emotions, become more tolerant of stress, and improve relationships.

Mindfulness offers a gentle way to deepen your connection with your baby, helping you both feel more secure, loved, and present. Here are some mindfulness practices to nurture your bond.

Neroli essential oil is a delicate and exotic essence extracted from the fragrant blossoms of the bitter orange tree. With a luminous, floral-citrus aroma, neroli awakens the senses and uplifts the heart. Its gentle energy calms tension and anxiety while restoring a radiant clarity to both the skin and the spirit.

If you feel untethered through life or don’t know who you truly are—that’s natural. For most people, their sense of self doesn’t strengthen or develop until their mid-twenties to thirties, and that’s because up until that point, you’re still taking in the world around you, trying out new things, and gaining experience which you can then use to truly define your sense of self.