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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There are certain circumstances in life which we cannot fix, we cannot problem solve, and we cannot change. To name a few: how others react, our past experiences, our genetic disposition, death, natural disasters, etc. One might ask: are we just meant to suffer? Make a fist with your right hand. This is pain. Pain […]
By: Dr. Nikita Patel, Psy.D. Do you find yourself putting off errands or tasks unless there is an immediate deadline? Is it difficult for you to organize your thoughts and clearly explain them to someone else? Time management and organization are examples of executive functioning. Executive functioning refers to the cognitive processes that help us […]
By: Michelle Bottone, LMFT The pandemic has been a lengthy period of uncertainty which can cause increased stressors in many areas of our lives. Given the CDC guidelines and in order to interact with others, most of us have been relegated to socializing via technology platforms, such as Zoom with colleagues, family, and friends. Recently, […]
By Laura Miller, LMSW Most of us will face challenging and stressful situations at some point in our lives and find ourselves needing more support. This is a normal part of human experience; out of necessity, humans evolved into social beings, as dependence and cooperation with one another enhanced the ability to survive. Although survival […]
By: Laura Miller, LMSW “Ugh, but I’m just not in the mood to do that right now!” Sound familiar? Perhaps you’ve heard something like it from a loved one or caught yourself thinking similarly prior to starting a difficult or unpleasant task. It’s natural and common for our mood or opinion toward a task to […]
By Michelle Bottone, LMFT In the David Bowie song, Changes, the lyrics ring out, “Turn and face the strange”. These lyrics echo a truth about the world of which people have become acutely aware in the last year: change inevitably occurs throughout our lives. Change is our constant companion in life. It will challenge us, […]
By: Laura Miller, LMSW Over the last year learning environments have drastically changed due to COVID-19. Many students have transitioned to remote and hybrid learning models and faced virtual learning challenges. For example, students must maintain focus despite home distractions being readily available, manage technical issues, all while coping with decreased socialization. These changes require […]
By: Laura Miller, LMSW Winter is here and for the time being also here to stay. Freezing cold temperatures and brutal winter storms have swept through the country over the past couple of months. Most recently, winter weather caused unprecedented devastation in areas throughout Texas, leaving millions without power and access to water. Alongside the […]