From Shame to Pride: Using LGBTQ+ Pride as an Opposite Action
Pride isn’t just a parade or a flag—though those are beautiful, powerful symbols. Pride is a radical act of visibility and self-acceptance. It says: “I’m here, I’m valid, and I’m not going to disappear.”
When someone experiences LGBTQ+ Pride through the lens of Opposite Action, they’re not just celebrating—they’re healing. They’re challenging the internalized narratives of shame with lived experiences of openness, joy, and community.
Beyond Survival: Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth
Post-Traumatic Growth is not a requirement, nor is it a measure of how “well” someone has coped. It’s simply a possibility—one that acknowledges the depth of human resilience and the mysterious ways we can evolve through adversity.
The Strengths of being Emotionally Sensitive: A Psychologist’s Perspective
When we honor emotional sensitivity, we help clients rewrite their stories: from “too much” to deeply human, and from “fragile” to profoundly strong.
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder through the lens of the Biosocial Theory
BPD is often misunderstood. The biosocial theory offers more than an explanation- it offers hope. DBT provides a path forward to creating a life worth living.