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The Benefits of Trying Something New
Discover the benefits of trying something new. Boost mood, enhance creativity, and build confidence by exploring new activities and things to try today!

Emma Palmer, LCSW
Nov 113 min read


“But I Didn’t Even Do Anything!” — Understanding the Sneaky World of Mental Compulsions in OCD
If you've ever heard someone with OCD say, “But I didn’t even do anything, I just thought about it,” you may have witnessed the bewildering reality of mental compulsions, the stealthiest players in the OCD universe. While traditional OCD tends to get all the press with its handwashing and light-switch flipping, mental compulsions are more like the stealthy ninja of the disorder. Read more to understand how mental compulsions present and ways to treat OCD using ERP and ACT.

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Jul 233 min read


How to Master Easy and Effective Emotion Regulation Skills with TIPP
Our emotions often act as the compass guiding our responses and decisions. However, sometimes these emotions can spiral out of control, overwhelming us in moments of distress. It is during these times that having a set of tools for emotional regulation becomes invaluable. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, offers a comprehensive toolkit for managing emotions, and one such tool is the TIPP skill. TIPP stands for Temperature, Intense Exerci

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Apr 19, 20243 min read


Cheers to the End of Dry January: Understanding Hangover Anxiety
Many of our journeys through the desert of Dry January are coming to an end. As you’re gearing up to trade in mocktails for cocktails you might find an old familiar monster lurking in the shadows - it's hangover anxiety, or as some like to call it, hangxiety . This is not just a pounding headache and queasy stomach, but a sense of impending doom and self-doubt. Welcome to hangover anxiety, the not-so-friendly companion to a night of libations. The Recipe: To understand hangxi

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Cognitive Diffusion: A Mental Health Skill to Unravel Your Thoughts
Unravel your thoughts and take control of your mental health with Cognitive Diffusion.

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Nov 3, 20234 min read


Understanding the Amygdala Hijack: Causes, Impact, and Treatment
Discover the causes, impact, and treatment of amygdala hijacks in this blog post. Learn how therapy can help manage emotional hyperarousal.

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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