Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized and evidence-based treatment approach that has proven highly effective in helping individuals navigate emotional challenges and improve…
Connections Child and Family CenterSeptember 27, 2023
Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating? By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CEDS As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), the most common questions I get about…
admin_laurenJune 8, 2023
What is a DBT Skills Class? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that helps people learn skills to manage their emotions,…
admin_laurenJune 7, 2023
Dr. Marsha Linehan, the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), has a section in her recent memoir titled, “DBT Skills are Life Skills.” She…
admin_laurenMarch 21, 2023
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 101: What is it and how can it help you? by Shannan Blum, LMFT Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was initially…
admin_laurenApril 11, 2022
Creating a Coping Toolbox for Stress If you are like us, you're probably wondering why in heck your kid (s) are doing some things…
admin_laurenJanuary 20, 2021
Most parents want to be sure their child has cognitive intelligence that’s on par with whatever might be appropriate for their age group. But…
admin_laurenMarch 24, 2020
According to a 2019 Common Sense Media survey, teenagers spend an average of 9 hours per day on digital technology. This includes entertainment like playing…
admin_laurenMarch 10, 2020
Every child is exceptional in their own way. But the term “twice-exceptional kids” focuses on children who are both gifted and challenged. What does…
admin_laurenJanuary 28, 2020