
DBT: IMPROVE the Moment — How to Make Crises Bearable
“Improving the Moment” refers to a set of strategies recommended in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you get through emotionally trying situations. These skills…

“Improving the Moment” refers to a set of strategies recommended in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you get through emotionally trying situations. These skills…

Has sleep become a source of frustration and dread? Try these four sleep hacks to maximize your chances of sleeping well. Sleep Hack #1: Keep…

The ABC PLEASE skills are DBT emotional regulation skills designed to reduce emotional vulnerability by improving self-care, coping skills, and positive experiences. The acronym stands…

Last updated: May 9, 2026 Sexual arousal can feel terrifying when it happens in the context of POCD. Learn how to understand this nuanced phenomenon….

Reviewed and updated: June 22, 2026 When emotions are out of control, you can use TIPP skills to bring down the intensity. There are four…

Reviewed and updated: June 25, 2026 It’s one thing to be told you have POCD. It’s another to feel comfortable that your fears are “just…

Updated: June 1, 2026 ERP therapy (Exposure and Response Prevention), sometimes called ExRP (Exposure and Ritual Prevention), is a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy…

Last updated: June 14, 2025 OCD and Confessing A rarely discussed symptom of OCD is an overwhelming need to confess “sins,” even when the transgressions…

Meditation: A Great Habit to Start During the Coronavirus Lockdown College students nationwide are feeling the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re stuck at…

Deciding to seek help is a big first step. From there, it’s important to find the right therapist. But with so many psychotherapy options in…

Depression after a breakup can be a profoundly painful experience. Read below for tips from a psychologist on how to navigate this struggle. When does…

What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy? Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) developed by psychologists in the Department of Veterans Affairs….