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Five Ways I Build Mental Wellness

My Brains Not Broken

Yes, there is sitting in a room with a therapist, or on a Zoom call with a mental health professional; but therapy is so much more than that. There are several types of talk therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mentalization-based therapy (MBT) and so many more.

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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions. The most well-researched is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is what I practice. Fact: Many people with BPD recover. Find her online at [link]

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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions. The most well-researched is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is what I practice. Fact: Many people with BPD recover. Find her online at [link]

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Guest Post: Resiliency When Dealing With Bipolar Disorder by Christine

Bipolar Bandit

I stay connected to my psychiatrist and therapist more often when I am experiencing a mood episode. You name it I’ve tried it; talk therapy, CBT, DBT, ECT, EMDR and medication management. Currently, I am experiencing a mixed episode which means I shift back and forth between mania and depression. This can be charted by hours or days.

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Alumni Spotlight: Jelan Agnew, LCSW

University of Connecticut

Jelan has 11+ years of experience as a Therapist, Adjunct Professor and Workshop/Training facilitator. Nalej of Self, LLC offers Corporate Mindfulness Workshops, DBT Training, Motivational Speaking, Coaching and Courses. Tell us about your hobbies.

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NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

We face each other and enter into a verbal dance I like to refer to as the “Acronym Tango,” (IFS, CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, cha-cha-cha). As a Systems Therapist, I welcome all attendees to the session, (in person or in absentia). My job, as her therapist, is to provide crowd control. I might as well have a rose between my teeth!

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What You Need to Heal

Abuse Survivor

I also had the benefit of a day program where they taught me about DBT skills. This part is like a therapist in my head and provides a lot of self compassion. My autopilot is rooted in abuse cycles so I practice a lot of grounding in the present moment. Most of what I know comes from many hours spent reading books.