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The Crucial Role of Playfulness in Adult Life

Author: Brianna Gwathney, M. Ed In the hustle and bustle of adult life, it’s easy to forget the joy of play. As responsibilities pile up, the idea of play often gets relegated to the realm of childhood memories. However, from the perspective of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), incorporating playfulness into […]

June 25, 2024

DBT, Internal Family Systems

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The Struggle to Make Balanced Decisions

Author: Allison Whitmore Every day, we’re faced with a myriad of decisions, from the trivial to the critical. Yet, the process of making these decisions is often met with difficulty. Our emotions can cloud our judgment, leading us to react impulsively or overthink every detail. This struggle to balance emotional and rational thinking can leave […]

June 20, 2024

DBT

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Cool for the Summer: How to Handle Intense Emotions

Author: Catherine Herling LMFT, C-DBT, ASDCS It’s June, and that means that Summer is here! Not only do the days get longer and hotter, this is also a time where there are transitions and temptations like a graduation, job change, or a family holiday. Everyone has said or done something that they regret, feeling like […]

June 11, 2024

General Psychology

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