What is the DBT STOP skill?
In DBT one of the first skills we teach is the STOP skill. It is a crisis survival skill, for when you are overwhelmed by emotion urges
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Chris Hellewell
- Aug 22
- 3 min
Re-author your life story with Narrative Therapy
In Narrative therapy, a unique outcome in your life can the seed to starting to re-author your story of your life.
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April Griffin
- Aug 5
- 4 min
How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome
How do deal with imposter syndrome. It is not just about changing your thinking but resolving underlying feelings of not being good enough
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April Griffin
- Jul 15
- 5 min
How to care for yourself after experiencing a sexual assault
After experiencing sexual assault it is normal to feel scared and in shock. The number one priority is your safety and well-being.
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Chris Hellewell
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Grieving those lost to Toxic Drug Overdose
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a shattering experience, and when it is from toxic drugs it can be further complicated.
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April Griffin
- Jun 25
- 3 min
I am spiralling...Now what? Learn the DBT TIPP skill
If you are experiencing extreme emotional distress the DBT TIPP skill will help you navigate this.
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April Griffin
- Jun 10
- 3 min
The Lasting Effects of Childhood Bullying
When I was a little child there was a saying “sticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you”. I learned quickly...
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Chris Hellewell
- May 15
- 3 min
A walk is never a waste of time
I developed the mantra of “a walk is never a waste of time” and became more deliberate about incorporating walking into my day.
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April Griffin
- May 13
- 3 min
The Revolutionary Act of Self-Care
Self-care as many understand it only scratches the surface of what is means to truly engage in self-care.
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Adriana Leone
- Apr 25
- 3 min
How I overcame my fear of panic attacks
Learn how a counsellor overcame the fear of panic attacks and 2 steps to take when you are experiencing a panic attack.
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April Griffin
- Jan 10
- 3 min
What is Radical Acceptance in DBT?
One of the most profound skills in DBT is radical acceptance. It is also one of the hardest DBT skills to grasp, understand and put into...
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April Griffin
- Jul 25, 2023
- 1 min
Survive stress by self-soothing
The DBT skill I personally find the most helpful when experiencing stress is the distress tolerance IMPROVE skill. For example, if I...
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April Griffin
- May 9, 2023
- 3 min
Was it really sexual assault? (Trigger Warning….discussion of sexual assault)
Was it really sexual assault?
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April Griffin
- Apr 10, 2023
- 3 min
Working with men to heal from trauma? The hardest part is getting started in counselling.
There is a long-running stigma that stops men from seeking therapy. Traditionally women have been more likely than men to seek therapy. ...
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April Griffin
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Why do I feel Anxious?
Most of us experience at some point in our life, some of us experience anxiety on a daily basis. Anxiety can feel like butterflies, a pit...
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April Griffin
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
Connecting with your Wise Mind with DBT
If you have experienced trauma you may often be in emotion mind. DBT teaches how to access the wise mind, which connects with intuition.
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April Griffin
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
What is Complex PTSD?
Over the past 20 years I have journeyed with many people who have suffered immense pain in their childhood- many of them with substance...
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April Griffin
- Jan 1, 2022
- 2 min
What is your Window of Tolerance?
Have you ever felt so angry you couldn't think or so overwhelmed that you did anything possible to numb out? If so, you know what it's...
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April Griffin
- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
A walk around the park
For over 10 years I have frequented to a local park with a pool and a playground. Being a mother of 3 and an avid lane swimmer I have...
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