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Applying Values to Goals, and Goals to Action

Tuesday, April 17th, 2018

Issues: change, coping, DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, goal setting, happiness, mental health, mindfulness, self-care

Applying Values to Goals, and Goals to Action by Talie Lamolinara, MSW Intern Values are the drivers of our intentions and aspirations, and when we are unclear of what our values are, we tend to feel lost, stressed, or upset. When we lose sight of why we are working so hard or why we are […]

Increasing Parent/Child Connectivity

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Issues: beyond consequences, communication, connection, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emotions, Heather Forbes, parent/child, parenting, relationships

By Leslie Larsen, LCSW Summertime is a great time to reconnect with your children! As I hit the trail for a quick jog I was engrossed in the beauty of Colorado at this time of year. For several moments I was flooded with visualizations of children and parents playing together. Suddenly I hear a boy […]

Discovering Hope Through DBT

Monday, May 11th, 2015

Issues: control, DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, distress tolerance, emotions, hope, interpersonal skills, mindfulness, positive choices, skills

By Rachel Morici, LPC Do you struggle with your emotions? Do you find it difficult to interact effectively with others? Are you making self-destructive choices in your life? Do you feel out of control? If you find yourself struggling with these issues you are not alone. DBT can help. What is DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy, […]