This back to school season is different than any other. Whether you’re a student, or a parent who’s sending their children...

As seen on Instagram this week (@smithpsychotherapygroup) our DBT topic of focus is Interpersonal Effectiveness. There are four concrete...

As the biggest sports event in the world floods the media this summer, new headlines are being brought to our attention: “Simone Biles...

Emotion Regulation is all about learning to understand and balance your emotions and this blog will help you do just that in seven easy...

If you follow us on Instagram (which you should… @smithpsychotherapygroup) then you would know that this week’s DBT skill is dedicated to...

This week’s DBT skill of focus, as seen on our instagram (@smithpsychotherapygroup), is mindfulness. Within mindfulness, there are three...

As we move into the summer season, much talk arises regarding the perfect summer body. This image puts pressure on people to appear to...

It’s (almost) summertime! For many kids, teens, and young adults, summer days bring more free time and a break from the tight-knit...

June 15. The day that California will return to “normal” again. But what will this normal look like? This past year has been very...

Accepting the truth about a situation can sometimes be viewed as an excuse to act as a doormat. This in fact is not true. Especially when...