Core values are the fuel that drive Perspectives Therapy Services. Today, Tianna and Tara dive into the five values that shape the culture, behaviors, and decisions at PTS. Apple Spotify sounder.fm Inside Perspectives is a podcast brought to you by…
It had been a rough week. Questioning my capabilities as a leader, reconsidering my definition of success and professional purpose, and absolutely flooded with emotion. How can I dislike emotions so much given my training as a therapist?! Okay, this…
Another black man dies. Let’s pause to acknowledge his name, George Floyd. George mattered as a human being. So did Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and many others that have died before them. Grief is messy. What is different, or…
If I were the gambling type, I bet that the word of the year for 2020 will be “pivot”. And rightfully so! This 5-letter gem encapsulates what has been required of each and every one of us as we endure…
“An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” This old adage refers to tending to one’s physical health as an effective way to avoid the need for medical intervention. Our body has clear ways for letting us know that we…
We are in the midst of a public health crisis with one of the most highly contagious viruses any of us will experience in our lifetimes. COVID-19 isn’t like anything we have experienced before. Our government officials, medical professionals, and…
Mental health services are needed now, perhaps more than ever. Research indicates that telemental health services are just as effective as in-person, traditional counseling. The biggest advantage of telemental health services is access to care. During a time like the…
Relationships are complex and fun. They take work, attention, time, patience and a positive view. By “positive view” I am not referring to optimism; instead, I want to uncover a super important concept that will change how you act, react,…
Although it seems like it should be a verb, the word “validation” comes up as a noun when looking for the definition. Perhaps I can refer to it as an “interactional noun” to feel better about it. As a marriage…
Hello, dear friends! I’m so glad you’re here and hope that you’re finding all of the things meant for you to encourage growth, peace, and joy. Today I wanted to talk about one of my favorite modes of therapy, DBT. …