Why Groups Are The Best Way to Learn DBT Skills For Emotion Regulation
Participating in a DBT group is a very effective way to learn skills for Emotion Regulation. Read more to learn more.
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April Griffin
Oct 223 min read
The Freeze Response in Complex Trauma
The freeze response in complex ptsd is often experienced after a fight or flight response, and is often in response to trauma triggers.
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April Griffin
Oct 63 min read
How EMDR Therapy Heals Sexual Assault
EMDR is an effective therapy to heal from sexual assault. Our skilled EMDR can help you heal today.
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April Griffin
Sep 182 min read
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 223 min read
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 54 min read
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 155 min read
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 273 min read
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 253 min read
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 103 min read
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 153 min read
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 133 min read
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 253 min read
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 103 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20233 min read
Was it really sexual assault? (Trigger Warning….discussion of sexual assault)
Was it really sexual assault?
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April Griffin
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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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