Wondering what happens in couples therapy? You’re having a having a hard time in your relationship. You know you and your partner could use some help but you’re nervous about starting counseling. This is completely normal! Starting couples therapy can feel a bit daunting. You’re about to tell a complete stranger, your therapist, all about… Continue Reading »
Despite What You’ve Heard, Baby Doesn’t Come First
Baby doesn’t come first? What?! Now that we’ve got your attention, hear us out. When you fall pregnant, adopt, or bring a child into your family in whatever way it happens, all of a sudden you’re inundated with well-meaning advice. It’s everywhere. Well-meaning people will tell you that your priorities change, that “the baby comes… Continue Reading »
How to practice Radical Acceptance
Radical acceptance is a transformative skill we teach in our San Francisco Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group. Therapy is usually focused on change. And of course, you will work on change in therapy. But sometimes there are things in life we can’t change, or can’t immediately change. Sometimes we need to accept what feels… Continue Reading »
Radical Acceptance: A life-changing DBT skill
In our San Francisco Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group, one of the most life-changing skills we teach is called Radical Acceptance. What is Radical Acceptance? Radical Acceptance is accepting what is – exactly as it is. It is saying yes to reality. It is saying yes to both reality as it is right now… Continue Reading »
Is mood dependent behavior impacting your life?
In our San Francisco therapy practice, we often see people who struggle with emotional overwhelm, or emotional dysregulation. Do you have a hard time getting things done when you’re upset? Can an argument with your partner wreck your whole day? Does it sometimes feel like your moods get in the way of you living your… Continue Reading »