Stay informed with the latest blog entries and episodes from the House on Fire podcast. Whether you're looking for expert advice on mental health or tips on using DBT skills in everyday life, our media section provides valuable content to guide you.
Stay informed with the latest blog entries and episodes from the House on Fire podcast. Whether you're looking for expert advice on mental health or tips on using DBT skills in everyday life, our media section provides valuable content to guide you.
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Have you heard of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)? If you're feeling overwhelmed or struggling with certain mental health challenges, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy might offer the support you need. This evidence-based approach is crafted to help you develop practical skills for navigating tough moments and regaining control. Let’s examine DBT in more detail […]
Trauma can leave deep scars, sometimes so hidden we hardly notice them. But they affect us, shaping our thoughts, feelings, and actions. These scars can disrupt your sense of safety, shake your trust in others, and leave you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. We're here to tell you that healing is possible and that you […]
Trauma can leave deep scars, sometimes so hidden we hardly notice them. But they affect us, shaping our thoughts, feelings, and actions. These scars can disrupt your sense of safety, shake your trust in others, and leave you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. We're here to tell you that healing is possible and that you […]
Have you heard of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)? If you're feeling overwhelmed or struggling with certain mental health challenges, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy might offer the support you need. This evidence-based approach is crafted to help you develop practical skills for navigating tough moments and regaining control. Let’s examine DBT in more detail […]
What the Heck is a Dialectic? By Avery Carmichael, BPS Social Work Intern Undergirding all that is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the eponymous concept of dialectics. I will start by saying, in full transparency, that the term ‘dialectic’ is an oft-intimidating word to define. Especially when considering its rich philosophical roots, one can easily dive deeply down […]
Perry Como wasn’t wrong when he sang those iconic Stillman lyrics. “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” Really. And whether it’s your biological family, your chosen family or your new partner, home (for the holidays) carries a weighty pressure that perfectly encompasses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy’s (DBT) core dialectic of acceptance and change. (‘What the heck is […]
Considering the recent increase in anti-trans legislation across the U.S., I wanted to write this post to show our direct support of transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse people, who make up a large portion of our clients at BPS. The impact of these bills can be understood as an example of traumatic invalidation, which ie extreme […]
Have you ever felt like you’re caught in an endless loop of worry, where every anxious thought feeds into the next, creating a never-ending cycle of fear and unease? If so, you are not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States,...