DBT
How to Be Awesome at Self-Soothing and Self-Care
We all need the ability to soothe and care for ourselves. But how can we…
Mental Health Blog
The Set Aside Prayer
God, today help me set aside everything I think I know about You, everything I think…
OCD
Is My Boyfriend Gay? Or Is It My Anxiety?
It’s not uncommon to have a passing thought about your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s sexual orientation….
Addiction
Compulsive vs. Impulsive: How to Know the Difference
A behavior is compulsive when you have the urge to do it repeatedly — until…
Social Anxiety
Shy and Dating? Helpful Tips from a Psychologist
Have you always been a shy person? Have family members and friends have pointed out…
Anxiety
How to Understand and Overcome Your Anxiety at Work
Having anxiety at work can be a big problem. It can impact your work performance…
DBT
Accepting Things As They Are: Why and How to Do It
Last updated: June 18th, 2024 Life is full of situations that shouldn’t be the way…
Anxiety
Negative Reinforcement: How You Accidentally Worsen Your Anxiety
Last updated: June 14, 2025 Negative reinforcement plays an important role in anxiety and related…
DBT
Why You Have Intense Emotions, and How to Cope
It is normal to experience a broad range of emotions. In fact, emotions are what…
Anxiety
What Is Episodic Acute Stress?
Everyone has stress. But when is stress a risk to our health and well being?…
Anxiety
How to Stop Being a Hypochondriac
Do You Worry Too Much About Your Health? It can sometimes be tricky to determine…
DBT
The DBT STOP Skill: How to Not Make a Bad Situation Worse
Last updated: October 21st, 2025 With contributions from Grace Anderson, Ph.D. A crisis situation is…