Entries by DBT Center

Valentine’s Day to Me

Valentine’s Day seems like it can be a drag when single, though it doesn’t have to be! It is a day of love, and we can fill the day with self-love all the way. Take care of yourself and read up on these 14 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day on your own. You matter, so […]

Loss of Kobe Bryant

The tragic loss of an NBA great, Kobe Bryant, has left us shook. He was one of 9 members who died in a helicopter accident, along with his 13-year-old daughter. We may not have known these people personally, though their loss is tragic and saddening nonetheless. Kobe especially left an imprint on anyone who found […]

Meditation for Holiday Stress

Holidays can be full of joy and gratitude, along with stress and dissatisfaction. Take a moment to de-stress with this 10-minute guided meditation to find a bit of Zen. https://soundcloud.com/mindfulmagazine/a-10-minute-guided-meditation-to-tame-holiday-stress  

Holiday Defense

For many, the holiday season can be quite overwhelming and not a time of year one would like to relish in. When distressed, we gain defense mechanisms to protect ourselves to cope with the stressors that come our way. Check out this list of ten defense mechanisms and see which ones you utilize most. This […]

Self-Harm and Greater Understandings

With more people opening up and seeking treatment for their struggles with mental health, researchers are learning more and more about the relationship people have with self-harm. This New York Times article speaks more about the psychology behind self-harming and how it can be addressed. Read more by clicking the link!

Lady Gaga Interview FTW

In an Oprah interview, Lady Gaga discusses her challenges with trauma, judgments, self-harm, and mental health overall. “I once believed that there was no way back from my trauma. I really did. I was in physical, mental, and emotional pain. And medicine works, but you need medicine with the therapy for it to really work, […]

Gratitude Meditation

Thanksgiving is a holiday that reminds us to be grateful for what we have in our lives. Take a moment to acknowledge what you are grateful for with this guided meditation around gratitude. Hope you have a pleasant Thanksgiving!  

Holiday Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a key component to living life the way we want it while reducing any unnecessary stress along the way. By practicing mindfulness more-so during the holidays, you can get the most out of what this season has to offer. Read more about how to live in the moment while tending to our loved […]

A Dysfunctional Thanksgiving

We do not choose our families, yet they are those who are connected to us for life. Some are more desirable to be around than others, and some can only be pleasant to be around in small doses. With the holidays upon us now, we may have events planned in which we will be around […]

Coping with the Holidays

The holidays can be full of fun festivities, though it may too be stressful due to all of the plans that seem to be never ending. We feel as though we have to go through our holiday checklist, tend to others, be grateful, and make sure everything is “good,” all in addition to tending to […]