by Deca | Jan 22, 2024 | Blog, Psychotherapy
Understanding Anxiety: The Basics by Rachel Lysak | Jan 2024 The word “anxiety” can be easily misunderstood to be something that is always a bad thing. But actually, anxiety is a healthy and normal part of life. However, when our anxiety becomes so prevalent and...
by Deca | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog, Psychotherapy
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? by Rachel Lysak | Oct 2023 High sensitivity is an impactful personality trait observed in 15-20% of people. It is characterized by deep cognitive processing, elevated emotional intensity, and increased sensitivity to stimuli....
by Deca | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, Psychotherapy
Do You Know How to Use the Lifesaving 211 Helpline in Connecticut? Oct 2023 A Guiding Light for Suicide Prevention. Maybe you’ve heard of the 211 helpline, operated by the United Way. The 211 helpline in Connecticut is a free, confidential service available 24/7 to...
by Deca | Sep 25, 2023 | Blog, Psychotherapy
Six Core Skills of Mindfulness by Tatiana Bicknell, LMSW | Sep 2023 In DBT, Mindfulness plays a big role in every skill you learn. Mindfulness teaches us to be in the present moment to have full awareness of what’s going on within us and around us, without judgment,...
by Deca | Sep 25, 2023 | Blog, Psychotherapy
Promoting Mental Health for Youth and Young Adults: The Biopsychosocial Model Approach by Brianna Walker, MS | Sep 2023 Mental health is critical to overall well-being, especially for young people navigating the challenges and transitions of youth and young adulthood....
by Deca | Sep 25, 2023 | Blog, Psychotherapy
Navigating Your Campus Experience: Tips for Success and Comfort by Brianna Walker, MS | Sep 2023 Whether you are just starting your college journey as a wide-eyed freshman, transferring to a new university, or returning to your college campus, the initial weeks of any...
