DBT Skills: The Summer Camp Edit
By Zahava Garber, LCSW For many kids and adults alike, entering the month of June means one thing: the countdown to the last day of school is officially on. While some welcome this season with anticipated excitement, others experience something very different. Changes in routine, loss of structure, and adjusting to new camp environments can […]
Architects of Healing: Helping Your Child Build a Foundation of Safety After Trauma
By Alexandra Hickey, MHC Trauma is an emotional or psychological response to deeply distressing and/or life-threatening event(s), that overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope. When a child perceives danger, the body activates a stress response, often referred to as “fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.” This response is adaptive, however, when stress is intense, prolonged, or […]
Communicating Your Needs: How DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Help Set Boundaries & Strengthen Relationships
By Katey Goldman, Clinical Fellow Sometimes the hardest part of relationships isn’t caring for others. It’s caring for yourself within them. Many of us grow up believing that being kind means always saying yes, often abandoning our own needs in the process. We learn to keep the peace, avoid conflict, and focus on being liked […]