For people with BPD, emotional dysregulation can be highly disruptive to everyday life. Emotional swings from happy to furious, or from calm to deeply sad and scared, can be triggered by everyday experiences, or even
Why should people-pleasers set boundaries? A boundary is a statement of your needs and your limits of tolerance. We all have our limits, but people-pleasers are often not aware of them, or will ignore their
Picture this: it’s a rare sunny day here in the Pacific Northwest, and you’re walking down the street, feeling confident and carefree. Suddenly, you hear a voice in your head that says, “You’re not good
The history of suicide prevention in the United States is most noticeable in how we discuss it. Talking about it and talking through it rather than averting our gaze from this difficult subject is the
THIRA’s Three Program Pillars Here at THIRA Health, we include three pillars in our treatment programs: Whole Person Care Dialectical Behavior Therapy Community & Family Support As we share the ideas behind these three pillars,
Spring is a chance for us to sweep out the emotional backlog of the cold winter months. Today’s blog shares how THIRA Health works to join the mind and body for better mental health and
This seemingly endless pandemic continues to uproot the landscape of life as we know it. What has that meant for mental health, and how are mental health treatment plans developing to accept what can’t be
The most powerful mental health tips are the ones that you can use on your own or in therapy—and today, we’ve got four of them! The catchall umbrella for most types of talk therapy, including
WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK, YOU CAN FIND ME… Strolling along the water or through a forest with my partner and two rescue doggies and probably eating delicious food. WHEN I WANT TO DE-STRESS, I…
When the shape of your family looks different than what’s considered traditional – a family you have deliberately chosen to create, perhaps against the wishes or approval or you birth family –what does that
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…right? It’s supposed to be, at least. That’s what we hear in every advertisement and echoed in the music and themed entertainment surrounding us at every turn. The
Creating a safe space in your living area where you can retreat to when feeling overwhelmed is an important practice that can help you prepare for whatever comes your way this holiday season. Learning how
