If you had asked me 17 years ago what dance therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy was, I, like many people, probably would have guessed it was the therapeutic use of dance to help …
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Two Simple Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System for Better Mental Health
What is Nervous System Regulation? What does it actually mean to regulate your nervous system? For a long time, I thought that my nervous system would be regulated whenever I …
Virtual Reality Therapy and its Mental Health Benefits
Clinically reviewed by Miranda Barker, LICSW, LCSW Have you ever turned down a vacation because you don’t like flying? Denied a road trip because driving is scary? Heck, maybe …
Discovering the Power of DBT: The Four Core Skills
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of those acronyms in the world of mental health that you might hear about a lot, but you’re not sure exactly what it means or what it’s …
What is an IOP in Mental Health and How Does it Work?
It goes without saying that there isn’t a “one size fits all” option for mental health treatment. Different levels of care exist to meet people where they are—whether they need …
Motivational Interviewing: A Guide for Anyone
Motivational Interviewing (MI) isn't some fancy tool just for therapists with clipboards and cardigans. Nope, it's a secret weapon for anyone longing to spark some real change in …
How to Break Up with Your Therapist and Begin Again
Breaking up with your therapist can be a difficult but sometimes necessary thing to do. Whether you knew the relationship was doomed from the start or it was one of those “it’s not …
Therapists’ Top Children’s Books to Help Kids Navigate Emotions: Anger, Sadness, Anxiety, and More
As a therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is for kids to understand and express their emotions. That’s why I love using books as a way to help kids explore feelings like …
What is AI Therapy and What Is it Used For?
Artificial Intelligence is being used to help a multitude of different careers using technology, with healthcare becoming one of them. Heck, I even used AI to help me generate …
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy: 4 Things to Do After a Session
Therapy can be a life-altering journey, but remember, the magic doesn't stop when you step out of your therapist's office. It's the 'after' that can truly amplify the benefits of …
Problems with Intimacy and Sex: How Couples Therapy Can Help
Intimacy is like the secret sauce in the recipe of a healthy relationship, but keeping it simmering can be tough! With life's whirlwind, past baggage, or good ol' miscommunication, …
Thriving with ACT: Practical Tips for Therapists on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
In the ever-evolving field of mental health, therapists continually explore and integrate new modalities to better support their clients. One of the approaches that has gained …
