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Unlocking the Secret to a Life Worth Living: What I Learned About Parenting from DBT

Unlocking the Secret to a Life Worth Living: What I Learned About Parenting from DBT by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a parent, I understand how the journey can often be hard, and exhausting, and overwhelming. The laundry piles up, toys scatter across the living room, and sometimes, it seems…

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Navigating Parenthood: Embracing the Dance of Acceptance and Change

Navigating Parenthood: Embracing the Dance of Acceptance and Change by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As I embark on the fourth post of my 30-day challenge, I realize that discussing the balance between acceptance and change is essential—a foundational concept not only in Dialectical Behavior…

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New Year, New Me.

New Year, New Me: A Fresh Start Rooted in Reflection and Self-Alignment As the calendar turns and the new year begins, there's a collective sense of hope and excitement that…

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Juggling Responsibility and Self-care: A Parent’s Guide to Finding Balance

Juggling Responsibility and Self-care: A Parent’s Guide to Finding Balance by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

It has been a long week. My little boy had a little boy. Ah, well, I guess he’s not so little anymore… As a proud local grandma, I’ve been full-time…

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Seven Principles for making Marriage Work: Based on the works of J. Gottman (The Gottman Institute, 2024)

Seven Principles for making Marriage Work: Based on the works of J. Gottman (The Gottman Institute, 2024) by Bina Stefansky, LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

Marriage and relationship counseling, fundemental practical tips and tools, Dr. John and Julie Gottman, Seven Principles for Making Marriage work, love lab

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The Effortless Sleep Method: Unlocking Better Rest with Simplicity

The Effortless Sleep Method by Daniel Erichsen is a unique approach to solving common sleep problems without relying on medications or complicated techniques. Based on natural principles and the science…

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Struggling with Depression? Discover the Hidden Causes Behind Your Emotional Pain.

Many people ask what causes depression or deep sadness. Depression is a symptom experienced by many, stemming from a variety of underlying issues. Similar to how a fever signals a…

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Are You Reacting to Your Child Like Your Parents Did? Learn How to Break the Cycle of Trauma

Are You Reacting to Your Child Like Your Parents Did? Learn How to Break the Cycle of Trauma by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a parent, the challenges of raising school-aged children can sometimes stir up emotions deeply rooted in your own childhood experiences. You enter parenthood with the desire to provide a…

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Navigating Life Transitions with Therapy: A Guide to Finding Stability in the Storm

Life Transitions with Therapy. Five important reasons why Therapy is helpful.

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5 Simple Steps to Validate Feelings and Nurture Emotional Well-Being

5 Simple Steps to Validate Feelings and Nurture Emotional Well-Being by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Parenting can be a rollercoaster of emotions, both for you and your child. That's where the magic of validation comes in. When you take the time to acknowledge your child's…

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What's a life coach doing on a therapy website?

BS"D You might wonder what a life coach is doing on a therapy website. After all, if you've read the magazines you have read that life coaches are uncertified, unsupervised,…

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Fighting Fairly: A Journey Toward Connection

Discover how fair fighting deepens relationships by fostering respect, understanding, and growth. Explore the transformative power of conflict and connection.

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The Gift of Anger: A Window Into Our Humanity

The Gift of Anger: A Window Into Our Humanity by Barry Granek, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Explore the misunderstood emotion of anger—its roots, role in relationships, and how embracing it can foster growth, connection, and self-awareness.

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Fun Therapy

BS"D While the traditional formats of therapy have their place and are certainly important, there are plenty of fun ways you can find healing. Most of these are best done…

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Understanding Emotions and Their Power

Emotions are an intangible, integral, and powerful part of our persona and our ability to fully feel and spark joy is dependent on awareness, memory and vocabulary.

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Five Common Types of Therapy

In this week's segment, we will do an overview of five types of therapy and how they might be able to help you. An educated consumer is a strong consumer,…

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Interviewing a new Clinician

In last week's installment, we shared eight questions to ask yourself to be prepared for getting mental health help. This week, let's share six basic questions to use when interviewing…

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Harnessing Anxiety as a Tool for Healing and Growth

We enter this world So pure, so new Impressionable, a slate so clean With each connection and experience  New feelings, likes and dislikes Boundaries, or a lack there of They…

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The Human Touch in Divorce: Why Mediation with a Former Therapist Triumphs Over Litigation

Explore why divorce mediation offers a compassionate, effective alternative to litigation, emphasizing understanding, communication, and better outcomes for families

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Unlocking the Unconscious: The Transformative Power of Sand Tray Therapy for Children and Adults

In a world where traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel limiting, sand tray therapy emerges as a dynamic and creative alternative. Picture this: a miniature landscape filled with vibrant figures,…

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Seeking a Coach or Therapist

A guide of eight quick questions to ask yourself to help you find the best coach or therapist for yourself

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Mindful Parenting: Why Bother?

Mindful Parenting: Why Bother? by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I love nature. Give me a blossoming tree in the spring or a brightly colored maple tree in autumn, and my heart expands, my feet want to dance, and I…

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Why DBT Parenting?

Twenty-nine years ago, I was a young mom with a spirited 4-year-old. He was such a wonderful kid—blonde, blue-eyed, and always willing to help... well, most of the time! One…

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Beyond Discomfort: Seeking Growth in Comfort and Challenge Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkos: Finding Balance Between Challenge and Comfort

Beyond Discomfort: Seeking Growth in Comfort and Challenge Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkos: Finding Balance Between Challenge and Comfort by Solomon (Shlomo) Berezin, Transformational Nutrition Coach (CTNC)

In the personal development world, there's encouragement to "seek discomfort." This message urges us to step outside our comfort zone and do something that scares us. In this article, I…

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How Speaking Up Can Transform Your Relationships

Healthy relationship communication, boundary-setting therapy, overcoming conflict fears, reducing relationship stress, and fostering balance through self-advocacy.

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