Click here for parts 1 or 2 in this 3 part series Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood human experience that deeply impacts not only the…
Click here for part 1 in this 3 part series Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood human experience that deeply impacts not only the individual with…
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood human experience that deeply impacts not only the individual with the diagnosis, but many of their loved ones as well.…
The room buzzed with conversation as my family and I sat down for dinner, excited to finally have everyone in the same room. The food smelled amazing as we passed…
What do I do with overwhelming, intense emotions? Intense emotion brings intense urges to act quickly to change or satisfy the emotion. An intense fear response triggered in the sympathetic nervous system creates quick reactions, saving us from car crashes, falls, and many other near-misses. But there are times when acting on intense emotions just gets us in more trouble.
Many problematic patterns in living are related to either under-regulating or over-regulating emotions. Over time, habits of over or under-regulating our emotions can cause problems in our relationships and can contribute to depression and anxiety. Read on if you'd like to find out more about over and under-regulation. Where is your default? How is this impacting your life?
Emotions are more than a feeling—they are a complex system of interactions between mind, body, and environment. This involves things around us, our interpretations, body postures, facial expressions, and many other factors. We can learn to understand how to work with emotions instead of only reacting or suppressing, we unlock a powerful way to connect with what matters most. Then we are free to pursue our individual purpose with effectiveness and clarity.
We are so excited to be able to offer a DBT Skills Class for teens (14-18 years old/high school age). DBT is a treatment that helps people who experience severe…
Emotions are at the heart of so much of what we experience as meaningful - both the painful and the pleasant. Emotion regulation requires us to practice non-judgmental awareness of…
Validation is a verbal expression of empathy or accurate listening/ perceiving. It stands in contrast to praise, advice, or sympathy. It opens space for the other person to feel understood…