What is Adoption Competent Therapy?
Adoption has lifelong effects on individuals and families who experience it—lifelong positive and negative effects that can impact the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of adoptees and the families adopting them. Since challenges can arise at any life stage after adoption, adoptive families should consider seeing an adoption-competent therapist, such as our very own Ann Marie […]
Online DBT Therapy is the Solution You’ve Been Looking for If…
If you’re looking for online therapy in New York, Suffolk DBT—a practice that specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—might be right for you. When working with an experienced clinician, online DBT therapy can be revolutionary, especially for vulnerable groups. In today’s blog, we’ll outline the benefits of online DBT therapy for people with BPD, teens […]
Understanding Self-Harm
Understanding self-harm behavior can be complex. It can be hard to comprehend why people self-harm, and it can be incredibly upsetting if it’s your loved one. Naturally, we want to understand why. Why do people hurt themselves? While we understandably want these behaviors to stop, they’re not always straightforward. It takes time to learn the […]
Using DBT Mindfulness to Make the Most of Thanksgiving
Holiday ads, cards, movies, and other media traditionally promote gratitude and cheer. You may feel forced to conform to the joyful seasonal attitude. But in some cases, feigning cheeriness on the outside may go against what you’re feeling inside. When you’re more mindful, aware, and honest about how you feel and why, however, you’ll healthily […]
Finding a Qualified DBT Therapist
Whether you’re in search of a quality DBT therapist for yourself or a loved one, it can be challenging to navigate the process and determine who is truly qualified to offer the support you’re seeking. If you’re looking for a therapist that can help you manage emotions and navigate challenging life circumstances, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may […]
