"Progress, not perfection." It's an adage you hear often in the addiction community. Oftentimes, people with addictions feel as though if they can't quit their addiction perfectly, they're not being sober the way they are "supposed" to be.  This then causes a cycle of...

When you find yourself in a low mood, consider it a sign that there has been a depletion of positive experiences to fill your emotional well(being).

Founder of DBT, Marcia Linehan, discusses the importance of collecting positive experiences, both short and long term.

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Yesterday I was in a group session with my DBT clients. We were talking about judgment and how a lot of judgment can be conveyed non-verbally in someone's facial expressions.  Some clients even said that to avoid showing their judgment and emotions to others, they avoi...

Changes can disrupt the natural flow of your every day. They can lead to an increase in anxiety and depending on the severity of the change, they can alter your mood as well. That is why it is important to have daily regimens that bring stability to your life.

What dail...