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Zoe Mittman, LSW You might have heard the term “self-regulation” before, but wondered, what does this really mean or look like? Self-regulation is the ability to control and manage your behaviors, feelings, and emotions. That being said, it is particularly important to have a toolbox of self-regulation skills to utilize when you feel like your body is feeling “out of control.” This could present as thoughts racing in your mind, experiencing physiological symptoms of anxiety (racing heart,…
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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, pulsars, and sounds) to process distressing memories and reprocess negative core beliefs. EMDR was originally created to treat trauma, but over time it’s been found to be helpful in treating complicated grief, substance use, anxiety/phobias, chronic pain, dissociation, stress reduction, and personality disorders. Are you interested in trying EMDR therapy? If so,…
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Jessica Pontis, LCSW Think back to when you were a kid, and mom or dad caught you doing something you weren’t supposed to be doing. Maybe you were picking on a sibling or got caught cheating on a test. Perhaps you were even forced to write a letter to a person who you had hurt saying how sorry you were. Can you recall what it felt like to have to apologize in those moments? Were consequences for…
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Hannah Hopper, LCPC You may be familiar with Marie Kondo and her question, “Does this spark joy?” With the introduction of this question, we’ve learned that a decluttered living space can help bring calm and peace into the home. And while a decluttered living space can bring temporary relief to our minds, it only works to a point. While the competition for our attention is at an all-time high, it’s appealing to think of escaping to our…
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By: Danielle Bertini, LPC I think most people can relate to the experience of feeling like you blink, and suddenly everything is a mess, and you just can’t seem to remember where you placed that important document that you just saw yesterday, but now has somehow disappeared. Because of this feeling, I made the very adult decision of buying myself a filing cabinet for Christmas. Once I finally got all my important documents organized, I realized what…
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By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC Have you ever heard of the acronym HALT? If you are feeling off but can’t quite put your finger on what might be wrong, it’s a good idea to check in with yourself. Although it seems simple, when our basic needs are not met, we can run into self-destructive behaviors without even realizing it. HALT stands for hunger, anger, loneliness, and tiredness. This blog will help you to understand, utilize and…
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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Over the past decade, our society has become sensitive to the complexities of gender identity. This heightened awareness and advocacy has led to the wider understanding and usage of many different terms pertaining to one’s gender identity. Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights provides definitions for the most commonly used gender-identity terms. Here is a summary of their glossary of terms: Gender: refers to the ways that masculinity and…
Read MoreZoe Mittman, LSW You may have heard the term “attachment style” and wondered, how is that applicable to me? Along with this, we tend to hear the words secure and insecure attachment quite often. Types of attachment aren’t so clear cut; they are on a spectrum and people can fall into one category, several categories, or move through them. For the purpose of this blog, I am going to explore the different attachment style patterns that may…
Read MoreShannon M. Duffy, MFT, LCPC When contemplating couples therapy, many potential clients view this as their last attempt to make the relationship work. It can feel like it, however, but it can also be a place to find the clarity needed to end the relationship on a collaborative basis. Many people ask themself, “Is this the best path to take over more traditional couples therapy? Do I have to have a therapist who specializes in this form…
Read MoreNatalia DeSouza, LPC Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a form of therapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., ABPP. DBT is taught in four different modules: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. In this blog post, we will be discussing parts of the distress tolerance module, which focuses on skills to help navigate uncomfortable situations and painful emotions, along with managing the urge to react in unhelpful ways. The distress tolerance module focuses on teaching…
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