This week’s DBT skill of focus, as seen on our instagram (@smithpsychotherapygroup), is mindfulness. Within mindfulness, there are three States of Mind. States of Mind refer to the way we portray certain situations, our outlook or perspective. They guide us in the decisions we make and the emotions we feel. The three States of Mind are: Emotion Mind, Reason Mind, and Wise Mind. Let’s take a closer look to see what these really mean… Emotion Mind In this state, we are locked i

As we move into the summer season, much talk arises regarding the perfect summer body. This image puts pressure on people to appear to others as society expects them to, skinny. Social norms have done an extremely good job at scaring humans about fatness. This fear is also what drives many industries to success. Body shaming has become very internalized and discriminatory. We see how fat people are told what they can and cannot wear, eat and even act like. It is time to move

It’s (almost) summertime! For many kids, teens, and young adults, summer days bring more free time and a break from the tight-knit schedule that exists during the school year. This can be a relief for some people but it can also be an anxiety trigger. If you can relate to this anxious feeling, check out the reading list below where you will find some helpful workbooks and books on mindfulness. By practicing mindfulness, you will learn to live in the present which, among many