As the first month of the New Year draws to a close, we might have a good idea on what is working for us and what is not. In 2024, let’s take a turn into things that are filling our water cups and planting seeds rather than drying up everything.

The transition out of summer and back to school and reality can be challenging for kids and parents alike. We can find ourselves feeling super stressed out and far more emotionally vulnerable as we settle into our “new normal” for the year ahead.

This past week there was an article about Highly Sensitive Parents and I found myself nodding along in agreement as I read. Since I’m a firm believer in ‘sharing is caring’ (except germs, don’t share those) I felt it only fitting to share this article with you.

With Emotion Regulation skills class starting this month, I am reflecting on the ways in which I use my skills of accumulating positives and building mastery both presently and in the past.

Are your emotional breaks failing during the stay-at-home order? Perhaps you find you are running on a shorter fuse, are lashing out more often, or just cannot seem to find the patience you usually reserve for friends, family, or even your pets.

The “PLEASE” skill refers to a specific skill set within DBT’s emotion regulation module, which basically refers to taking care of your mental health by taking care of your physical health.

I have observed that oftentimes when I ask people how they’re doing, many allude to how BUSY they are these days. Can you relate? I know I can! In a society that encourages busyness and over-activity, it is imperative that we take time every day to engage in activities we want to do in addition to those we have to do.