What is DBT and what does it treat? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was founded in the late 1980s by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, a…
Connections Child and Family CenterAugust 23, 2023
Trauma can feel like being caught in a storm, with emotions overwhelming us and our thoughts spinning out of control. During these moments, grounding…
Connections Child and Family CenterAugust 8, 2023
Postpartum Mental Health “I’m so overwhelmed. I don’t know what to do.” “I can’t stop crying. I will never feel happiness again.” “I…
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By: Shannan Blum, LMFT Assistant Director Connections Child & Family Center is a trauma-informed organization as well as one whose clinicians are trained in…
admin_laurenNovember 17, 2021
Understanding The Toxicity of Perfectionism By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CCATP-CA Having worked almost a decade with clients who suffered from eating disorders, severe anxiety…
admin_laurenOctober 5, 2021
Shame versus Guilt By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CCATP-CA Guilt and Shame can be confusing to many, and yet they influence our…
admin_laurenSeptember 1, 2021
How Do We Manage “Re-Entry Anxiety?” How it Developed and Tips on How to Reduce It By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CCATP-CA It’s everywhere…
admin_laurenAugust 12, 2021
Last week, I turned forty. This is a major milestone to some people, and it had got me thinking and reflecting on my life…
admin_laurenMarch 31, 2021
Many of our behaviors stem from something deeper, so take a moment to HALT and check in with yourself. Step back and evaluate,…
admin_laurenFebruary 5, 2021