“A simple smile. That’s the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others.”…
National Let’s Laugh Day!
It’s National Let’s Laugh Day! In DBT we have an Emotion Regulation skill called Half-Smile.…
Being Mindful of our New Year Resolutions
Managing our day-to-day lives with various stressors ranging from finances, school, work, family, and inter…
It’s the Most Hygge Time of the Year!
Lights are twinkling, candles are glowing, and spicy aromas are in the air! The holiday…
COVID-Centric Brains
On March 15th, 2020, DBT Center of Orange County closed its physical workspace. By making…
How DBTOC Staff Are Coping with DBT Skills during COVID-19 Pandemic
“I’ve been spending a lot of time finding new positives to accumulate. There’s a new…
Make Self-Compassion Your New Year Commitment
As a New Year begins, it seems that many of us look forward to this…
We Are Warriors!
I recently returned from a Mindfulness training on the outskirts of Zion National Park in…
Will You Be My Valentine? Did I Marry the Right Person?
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I…
