by Shannan Blum | Dec 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction Validation is a fundamental concept in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an approach developed by Marsha M. Linehan. I find a lot of misconceptions occur when learning validation – particularly when we are communicating with partners or our...
by Shannan Blum | Dec 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction Surviving is necessary at times, but honestly, we experience so much more meaning and purpose when we’re thriving. Here are a few tips from a therapist, coach, and Mom of four adult kids on how to not just gut-it-out but to really enjoy your holidays. ...
by Shannan Blum | Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction I’m callin’ a LOUD BS on the incessant “body positivity” messages and I’m more than a bit curious about when body positivity turned so toxic! I’m all for whole-self acceptance (it’s part of my healing and coaching services), and the genuine and difficult...
by Shannan Blum | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, emotions can often become tangled webs that we struggle to unravel. From the joy of success to the pain of disappointment, emotions are an integral part of the human experience. Something I’ve coined,...
by Shannan Blum | Nov 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction I know, I know… this is a rather unpopular opinion for providers like me – cognitive-trained therapists… But I gotta keep it real, so here are several reasons why somatic, body-based healing techniques can be so effective when it comes to...
by Shannan Blum | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction Have you been introduced to the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, aka DBT and wondered what the heck “dialectic” means? Well, you’re not alone so today I’m going to make it easy-peasy to understand. Simply put, dialectics...
