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What Is DBT and Who Is It For?
If you've been searching for therapy, you've probably come across a long list of acronyms - CBT, ACT, EMDR, RO DBT... and somewhere in the mix, DBT. Understandably, your first thought might be, "Great... another therapy with letters." So, what exactly is DBT? And...
Back-to-School Anxiety in Teens: How Parents Can Help
For some teens, the first day of school is exciting. For others, it's the countdown they've been dreading since the first week of August. As summer winds down, many parents notice changes in their teen. Maybe they're sleeping less, becoming more irritable, withdrawing...
Why You Can’t Stop Checking Your Phone: The Psychology Behind Screen Time
Be honest. How many times have you picked up your phone to check one notification... and suddenly it's 45 minutes later? Or maybe you've opened TikTok for "just five minutes" before bed and somehow ended up watching someone build a tiny house for a hamster at 1:00...