Have you ever been told you have a “flat face” or RBF? Have you ever struggled with a change to your everyday life? Have you ever been given feedback and immediately became defensive or spiraled? You might be an OC like me! Pour a cup of coffee or tea and consider if you might be overcontrolled!
Read MoreWritten and narrated by Vivian Talamantes. Lovingly crafted for my fellow all-or-nothing thinkers out there, and anyone who wants the secret to getting your therapist to stop calling you out for saying “but.” Let's break down dialectics, helpful invalidation, and the raging "but" versus "and" debate.
Read MoreAnother Book Cheater Blog for the Clinicians out there! This week we dive into part two of Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women can Cultivate Desire by Dr. Lori Brotto.
Read MoreCan mindfulness help women increase sexual desire and interest? We take a closer look at Lori Brotto’s book: Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire
Read MoreThe Ick is a new phrase to describe a sudden onset of disgust. Can we use skills to move past the ick to accept our partner fully?
Read MoreOur ego is tied to our expectations, and when our expectations are not achieved, we suffer. How does this play into our parenting?
Read MoreHow much is too much involvement in a young adult’s life? Helicopter parents may “over parent” their young adult. What are the long-term effects of Helicopter Parents, and what DBT skills can be used to replace our hovering behaviors?
Read MoreHave you ever stopped to consider your values? If you have goals, you probably have values that you’ve never considered. What is the purpose of having values and where do we get them?
Read MoreIn this blog, we discuss the final Chapters of High Conflict Couple, by Alan E. Fruzzetti. In this book cheat, we uncover how to validate, how to navigate conflict effectively, and how to validate ourselves.
Read MoreThe High Conflict Couple, by Alan E. Fruzzetti, offers what seems to be an endless amount of information regarding communicating with our partners. In this blog post, three inspirational chapters are explored and dissected for your reading pleasure.
Read MoreIn this blog post, we take a dive into the book, The High Conflict Couple: A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy and Validation by Alan E. Fruzzetti to learn more about how we can apply DBT skills and tactics in our intimate relationships.
Read MoreThis week we read Thich Nat Han’s No Mud No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering. A beautifully written book with SO many words to live by.
Read MoreWho’s got time to read all the great books in the world? Tired of your recommendations piling up? This week I review Brene Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection so you can confidently say, “I’ve read that one!”
Read MoreEveryday, we are allowed to engage in choices. At St. Louis DBT, you have a choice when it comes to your DBT journey. What choices in your care are available here? Read on to find out.
Read MoreWhen you think about a DBT therapist, what comes to mind? This week, we take a look at the stigma that surrounds DBT and how being a DBT clinician can not only change your client’s lives, but also your own.
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the term Grit? Grit is used to describe that feeling inside you that helps you overcome the idea of failing and pursue greatness. Learn how DBT can help us get gritty, preserve, and accumulate positive self-worth.
Read MoreIn DBT we accept that pain is a natural part of life, and that suffering is a part of life we can control. Relationship endings are also a natural part of life. How can we navigate the end of relationships skillfully and reduce our suffering?
Read MoreHave you ever thought about becoming mindful of our relationship with cell phones? What physical aspects does phone use play in our daily lives?
Read MoreWhat can our clients do to preserve the relationship they have with their partner? Can DBT help couples keep their relationship “peachy”?
Read MoreWe’re all familiar with the term self-compassion, and the term, self-esteem. But, have we ever pondered what the differences between the two could be? How can we improve our self-compassion?
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