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Supporting Your Loved One with an Eating Disorder During the Holidays

Stephanie Hosford, Psy.D.

For someone struggling with or in recovery from an eating disorder, the holidays are likely a time of year that has been anticipated with dread for several months. Here are five tips to help you feel more prepared and capable to support your loved one during the holidays.

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What Is Chronic Pain?

Leila Forbes, Ph.D.

Chronic pain is a major public health issue affecting millions of Americans each year. But what makes pain chronic? And what can be done to alleviate the pain?

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Self-Compassion: A Pathway to Peace

Leila Forbes, Ph.D.

Striving to bolster self-esteem by competing and trying to measure up to unrealistic standards is exhausting and, ultimately, futile. Fortunately, self-compassion can be learned, and offers the space to experience personal growth and increased well-being.

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OCD in School: Impact And Accommodations

Kelsi Libfraind, LCSW

Is your child suffering silently from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? If so, it is highly likely it is impacting their school day. Read on for tips on how to support your child and what schools can do to recognize these symptoms early.

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Adopt These Four Basic Beliefs and Improve your Relationships

Kristin Daley, Ph.D., DBSM

Dialectical Behavior Therapy was specifically developed to help people who struggle to manage intense emotions, and participating in DBT therapy can be a masterclass in emotional intelligence. Here are four basic beliefs from DBT that are essential to healthy relationships.

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Battling Job-Related Burnout

Leila Forbes, Ph.D.

Are you part of the 34% of Americans experiencing burnout? Learn more about the causes and tips on how to combat burnout in our latest blog.

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When and How Should I Seek Help for My Child?

Chrissy Raines, Ph.D.

All parents worry about their children and sometimes wonder if the behaviors or emotions their children/teens are exhibiting are “normal.” Here are some tips to help parents decide when to seek professional help, and also what type of assistance might be best.

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Distress Tolerance Skills for Surviving 2020 and Beyond

Kristin Daley, PhD, DBSM

As the number of coronavirus cases grows, many people will be digging deep for emotional skills in the next several months. When we are in a place of crisis, there are specific tools or skills that can be utilized to manage a response to crises. In the world of DBT, we call these distress tolerance skills.

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Sleeping Through The Night: Adolescence

Kristin Daley, PhD, DBSM

At age 16, most adolescents still need more than 8 hours of sleep, and many are finding that it is hard to establish a healthy sleep pattern. This blog discusses simple ways to keep sleep on track throughout adolescence.

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Sleeping Through The Night: Toddlers

Kristin Daley, PhD, DBSM

This blog zeros in on the massive developmental period that occurs between the ages of one and three. Stranger anxiety, sleep timing, and napping are all elements addressed in this blog.

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Sleeping Through The Night: Infants

Kristin Daley, PhD, DBSM

What can you do to ensure baby actually sleeps? There are a few key behaviors that can establish the pathway to great sleep- the earlier you start them, the more reliable sleep will be.

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