by Lisa | May 27, 2019 | Blog, DBT
How many times have you felt battered by the waves? We often find ourselves struggling in that metaphorical sea of waves – strong emotions, unexpected events, illness, and difficult relationships. They ebb and flow just like the waves of the... by Lisa | Jul 2, 2015 | Blog, DBT, Newsletter
Staff Spotlight Meet Ashley Leising, M.S., #IMH13586 Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern What is your academic background? I double majored in Psychology and Family and Child Sciences, and graduated with my Bachelor of Science from The Florida State University.... by Lisa | Jun 25, 2015 | Blog, DBT, Newsletter
Staff Spotlight Meet Stephanie Burstein, M.S., #IMT2307 Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern What is your academic background? I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. Upon graduating, I moved to NYC, where I have an... by Lisa | Jun 17, 2014 | Blog, Co-dependency, DBT, Depression, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Uncategorized
Most people who know me, know that I am an avid reader of spiritual, psychological and health & wellness books. A book I frequently use in my work is “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life” by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D. The title isn’t so appealing to most... by Lisa | Sep 4, 2013 | Anxiety Disorders, Blog, DBT, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Uncategorized
Patty Shutt, Psy.D. Tackling issues and problems in our life can require us to move toward the “storms” of conflict, emotions, and uncertainty. Here at the Oasis we want our clients to be prepared for these storms by developing the tools needed to weather... by Lisa | Mar 12, 2013 | Blog, DBT
In DBT skills group we teach a critical skill in cultivating healing from painful emotions, experiences, and a way of building our resiliency in the time of crisis, called Radical Acceptance. Radical Acceptance begins with mindfulness and requires willingness to bring...