Author name: Amanda

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes a wide range of effects. If you or your child have recently been diagnosed with ADHD, you may have some questions. In this blog, you can get the answers to frequently asked questions about ADHD. Does ADHD Only Impact Kids? Not at all. While ADHD is […]

There is no such thing as a bad emotion. Take a moment and let that sink in. Every emotion we feel is healthy, natural, and importantly, it’s trying to tell us something. It’s important to listen to our emotions and respond to them in health ways. When emotions become dysregulated, they can be harmful. No

Distress or just stress is uncomfortable and exhausting. For many people these feelings become overwhelming. Learning to manage distress with less difficulty alleviates a good deal of daily struggle, making it easier to live a comfortably and with greater satisfaction. In this blog we’ll talk about the dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skill of distress tolerance.

At the start of the year, we discussed dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in our blog. Last month, we discussed mindfulness, which is one of the skills developed through DBT. This month, we’re going to talk about thought restructuring, which may also be called cognitive restructuring. This aspect of DBT helps address unhelpful or harmful thoughts

We recently introduced a form of counseling called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in our blog. This form of therapy has many components and involves learning skills that help individuals navigate strong emotions and difficult times with greater ease. Over the next several months, we’re going to talk about each of these coping skills that are

The five love languages are often portrayed in media and discussed in everyday conversations with friends, but do love languages really impact our relationships? With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the subject of love is top of mind for many people, so there’s never a better time to start learning more about how we give

Most people who schedule therapy sessions don’t request a specific approach to counseling, and in many cases, they never even know what approach is being used. Therapists have training and experience in a variety of counseling methods, and they utilize them as needed to support their clients. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an exception to

November 13 th is World Kindness Day, November 13 th through the 19th is celebrated as Transgender Awareness Week, and all of November is Transgender Awareness Month. We believe these celebrations happening at the same time is no coincidence. At Lotus Psychology Group, our therapists believe firmly in the importance of being advocates and allies

October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. This awareness month is dedicated to providing information about the many benefits of receiving screenings for depression and other mental health concerns. Most importantly, regular screenings ensure you have access to therapy and other support resources. If therapy is recommended, you may be wondering what you can