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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or otherwise known as DBT), is a type of therapy that is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It was initially developed for people with personality disorders, such as bi-polar disorder or borderline personality disorder, but is now widely used in the field of psychology to help anyone who might experience emotions very…

It seems like the past few years have resulted in a lot of societal fatigue and stress. Many peoplehave complained about feeling depleted or “burnout.” While many people might feel burnout,what exactly is it? And is there a way to prevent it? Burnout goes beyond normal feelings ofbeing tired or stressed. Burnout may be the…

ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a neurobehavioral disorder that makesfocusing on everyday tasks and routines challenging. It is suggested that ADHD is the mostcommon childhood mental health issue in modern society. Some statistics suggest that 1 in every10 children will be diagnosed with ADHD at some point. ADHD is not unique to just children,however. Many…

What is resentment? Resentment. You most likely have felt it before at one point or another in your life. Althoughresentment is a rather complex emotion, most people feel some sense of anger, disappointment,bitterness, and hard feelings. Most of the time, resentment will come out of an experience (s) offeeling as though there has been some…

Co-Parenting is two adults who have had a child together and work as a team to parent their child. Any way you look at it being a parent is hard. But there are things that you can do as coparents to make the journey smoother.  The first step is to learn communication. Communication is the…

April is “ National Autism Acceptance Month.” For some, autism might feel like a big or evenscary word. Autism, or Autism spectrum disorder, is a broad range of conditions mostlycategorized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbalcommunication. There are many types of autism and the conditions fall into a range within aspectrum.…

Sleep plays an important role in our physical, mental, and emotional health. As the clocks have“sprung forward” this month, it is a great time to talk more in depth about sleep! Sleep is anessential function in order to survive. Sleep helps humans recover, recharge, and remain healthy,fighting off disease and sickness. Without enough sleep, your…

Let us face it- setting boundaries can be hard! To start, what exactly are boundaries? Personalboundaries are limits and rules that we set for ourselves within relationships. It is a way ofcommunicating needs and values to others and to self in order to protect against them beingviolated or disrespected. Healthy boundaries are a form of…

Adults with autism typically Have ifferences in the way people perceive their environments and those around them.Process information differently, and communicate differently, which creates communication barriers.Maintain rigid patterns and rituals can interfere with social interaction and quality of life The main symptoms of autism are social and behavioral challenges, such as: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…

As December comes to an end, you may be thinking of making some new year’s resolutions, but this year let’s challenge you to make more meaningful ones. The majority of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. In the first month of the year, most of us abandon our aspirations. Why is this the case? As a…

In children, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that makes it very hard for them to focus on schoolwork, pay attention, and sit still. In children with ADHD, it is more difficult for them to control themselves than children of their age, which can lead to difficulties in both school and at…

Although the holidays are often a joyful time of the year, they can also cause stress. As a result of a global pandemic, many are dealing with the unique pressures associated with the holiday season. At this particular moment, you may feel as if your stress levels are higher. In the long run, stress can…

Do you know that ADHD is a real and common disorder? Adults often go undiagnosed because they may not recognize the symptoms. In adults, it can be harder to diagnose as many people grow out of this hyperactive behavior as they get older. However, if you still have those signs in adulthood there are ways…