Suicide Prevention – An Achievable Reality
Sarah Mann
March 28, 2024
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide or self-harm and needs help, call or text the 988 National Crisis Line. You are
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Recovering from Chronic Invalidation
Sarah Mann
February 22, 2024
Our Clinical Director, Dr. Marcus Rodriguez, was recently invited to speak on the “A Little Help For Our Friends” podcast on Recovering from Chronic Invalidation. In this episode, he touches on topics such as: the impact of validation and invalidation, the basis of emotion regulation, and how to recover from chronic invalidation.
The Science of Emotional Dysregulation – How DBT & Validation Can Help
Caleb Spiro
December 21, 2023
How DBT and validation can help transform intense emotional states, known as ‘emotional dysregulation,’ into more manageable, stable, adaptive, and healthy emotions long-term.
Trauma and the Developing Brain – What Does Science Have To Say?
Caleb Spiro
December 7, 2023
When we undergo a traumatic event, we may feel that our lives are changed forever. And while we know a lot about how trauma impacts adults, we know far less when it comes to children and adolescents.
Depression Isn’t Just A Chemical Imbalance: It’s A Signal
Sarah Mann
October 26, 2023
In this article, we discuss why depression isn’t just a “chemical imbalance” and why we should focus on the importance of connection and environment in treating depression.
Ending the Stigma of Complex Mental Health Problems
Sarah Mann
October 19, 2023
Mental health awareness has increased in recent years and while some conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD have received great public awareness, complex mental illnesses remain in the shadows.
Navigating Grief from a DBT Perspective
Sarah Mann
September 28, 2023
Grief can be incredibly difficult. Taking a dialectical approach to grief and allowing ourselves to feel multiple complex emotions can be incredibly helpful. The article touches on the different ways that grief can manifest, as well as a concept called dialectics.
Dr. Marsha Linehan, The Creator of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Sarah Mann
September 19, 2023
Dr. Marsha Linehan is the creator of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a treatment approach we specialize in at the Youth and Family Institute. DBT is the gold standard treatment for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and severe emotion dysregulation.
The Best Tool We Have for Self-Harming and Suicidal Teens
Sarah Mann
September 14, 2023
With the recent youth mental health crisis, it can feel overwhelming for children and families of those who are struggling with self-harm or suicide. Having more public discussions about the therapy options that are available, and that these symptoms are treatable, is essential.
Lady Gaga Shares DBT Skills That Help Her Get Through Crisis
Sarah Mann
September 7, 2023
Lady Gaga revealed in an interview with Oprah that she has struggled with depression, self-harm, and suicide, and that Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) helped her through some of her darkest moments.
Suicide Prevention – An Achievable Reality
March 28, 2024
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide or self-harm and needs help, call or text the 988 National Crisis Line. You are
Recovering from Chronic Invalidation
February 22, 2024
Our Clinical Director, Dr. Marcus Rodriguez, was recently invited to speak on the “A Little Help For Our Friends” podcast on Recovering from Chronic Invalidation. In this episode, he touches on topics such as: the impact of validation and invalidation, the basis of emotion regulation, and how to recover from chronic invalidation.
The Science of Emotional Dysregulation – How DBT & Validation Can Help
December 21, 2023
How DBT and validation can help transform intense emotional states, known as ‘emotional dysregulation,’ into more manageable, stable, adaptive, and healthy emotions long-term.
Trauma and the Developing Brain – What Does Science Have To Say?
December 7, 2023
When we undergo a traumatic event, we may feel that our lives are changed forever. And while we know a lot about how trauma impacts adults, we know far less when it comes to children and adolescents.
Depression Isn’t Just A Chemical Imbalance: It’s A Signal
October 26, 2023
In this article, we discuss why depression isn’t just a “chemical imbalance” and why we should focus on the importance of connection and environment in treating depression.
Ending the Stigma of Complex Mental Health Problems
October 19, 2023
Mental health awareness has increased in recent years and while some conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD have received great public awareness, complex mental illnesses remain in the shadows.
Navigating Grief from a DBT Perspective
September 28, 2023
Grief can be incredibly difficult. Taking a dialectical approach to grief and allowing ourselves to feel multiple complex emotions can be incredibly helpful. The article touches on the different ways that grief can manifest, as well as a concept called dialectics.
Dr. Marsha Linehan, The Creator of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
September 19, 2023
Dr. Marsha Linehan is the creator of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a treatment approach we specialize in at the Youth and Family Institute. DBT is the gold standard treatment for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and severe emotion dysregulation.
The Best Tool We Have for Self-Harming and Suicidal Teens
September 14, 2023
With the recent youth mental health crisis, it can feel overwhelming for children and families of those who are struggling with self-harm or suicide. Having more public discussions about the therapy options that are available, and that these symptoms are treatable, is essential.
Lady Gaga Shares DBT Skills That Help Her Get Through Crisis
September 7, 2023
Lady Gaga revealed in an interview with Oprah that she has struggled with depression, self-harm, and suicide, and that Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) helped her through some of her darkest moments.
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