We all experience crises in our lives. Sometimes these crises are big, like a divorce, a death, or a layoff. Sometimes these crises are small, like traffic, a long line…
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A relationship is like a tall, leafy tree. A tree requires a system of healthy roots to nourish and anchor the tree. As the roots grow, the tree also grows…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic model for treating mental health issues. Since its development approximately 30 years ago1, DBT has become a recognized therapeutic approach for helping individuals learn…
Clear, consistent, lovingly-applied, somewhat strict boundaries create a climate of security and predictability for teens with BPD.
‘Breathe in for two, hold for two, breathe out for two, and hold for two.’ Have you ever done that? Have you ever taken in a few deep breaths to…
If you are one of the bright people who recognized that there is a problem in your family that can’t continue without negative side-effects, then congratulations! You are already off…
One of the big dialectics of DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) is the acceptance of clients in their current distress, while at the same time giving them skills to alter their…
Oftentimes at Sunrise, we are given the opportunity to have people tour our facility whether it be parents, families, education consultants, therapists, and other organizations. After talking about the program,…
InnerChange has adopted the CORE Philosophy over the past year. This has changed the way I interact with the families I work with, as well as the way in which…
With self-injury awareness day it is a great opportunity to educate. One author from Cornell University stated, “Self-injury is an overlooked public health issue”. It is critical to be aware…
