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Life often presents us with moments that stir strong emotions. Sometimes, these feelings can feel overwhelming or difficult to manage. I’ve found that mastering emotional regulation strategies is essential for maintaining balance and well-being. When you learn to understand and guide your emotions, you gain a powerful tool to navigate challenges with calm and clarity. Emotional regulation is not about suppressing feelings or pretending everything is fine. Instead, it’s about

Mental health is a journey that many of us walk, sometimes feeling lost or overwhelmed. Finding someone who understands and supports you can make all the difference. Today, I want to share the story of a remarkable mental health advocate who has dedicated her life to helping others heal and grow. Her name is Elizabeth Marrin , and her work inspires hope and resilience. The Power of Mental Health Advocate Stories When we hear stories of people who have faced mental health chal

Therapy is more than just talking. It’s about truly seeing and understanding another person. Some therapists possess an extraordinary ability to recognize subtle emotional cues, patterns, and behaviors that others might miss. These therapists act like super-recognizers, using their keen perception to build deeper connections and guide clients toward healing. This post explores how therapists develop and use these skills, highlighting the qualities of a stellar therapist that

Understanding the 5 Essential DBT Skills to Use Every Day DBT focuses on teaching skills in four main areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Among these, five skills stand out as practical tools you can apply daily to handle emotional ups and downs. These skills are: Mindfulness : staying present and aware without judgment Distress Tolerance : managing crises without making things worse Emotion Regulation : understanding