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Building a Support System: You Don't Have to Go It Alone
In our exploration of trauma, we’ve touched on the importance of understanding and acknowledging our experiences. But what about support?...
May 4, 20251 min read


Does Your Inner Critic Need A Theme Song?
Let’s talk about that voice in your head—you know, the one that whispers (or yells), “You’re not good enough,”
Mar 31, 20252 min read


"Seeing You Tonight... It's a Bad Idea, Right?": Internal Family Systems & Firefighters
Your inner Firefighters react to emotional chaos like Olivia Rodrigo calling her ex—fast, impulsive, and a little reckless.
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Overt vs. Covert TIP Skills – How to Calm Down in Public Without Anyone Noticing
Ever find yourself in need of a quick emotional reset, but you're not sure how to do it without attracting attention and looking like a weirdo? Enter the world of Overt vs. Covert TIP skills—your secret weapons for calming down in any situation!
Overt TIP Skills are the more obvious strategies, while Covert TIP Skills are your undercover tactics when you need to fly under the radar. Here's how you can use both.
Jan 21, 20252 min read
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Overwhelmed? Try These Quick-Action Calming Hacks
Ever feel like your emotions are like trying to steer a car on an icy road with no brakes?
Enter TIP skills—a quick pit stop to recalibrate your body chemistry and bring your emotions back into balance.
These Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are for those moments when, as T. Swift sings, "YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN!"
TIP is like first aid for emotional overload.
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Oh. My. God. Becky, look at her... DBT Skills.
Getting silly about DBT Skills
Nov 25, 20242 min read


🐰 Feeling Stuck? Meet Your Inner Bunny (aka the Anxiety Ninja) 🐰
Hey there, Freeze Fans (and Fellow Anxiety Ninjas)! Ever find yourself frozen in place, like a bunny caught in the headlights of life?...
Oct 23, 20243 min read


🦌 Running from Problems? Hello Inner Gazelle! 🦌
Hey there, Escape Artists (and Fellow Fleeing Fanatics)! Ever feel like life is one big danger zone , and you’re the gazelle just...
Oct 23, 20243 min read


🦡 Playing Possum? Let’s Talk About the Art of Doing... Nothing 🦡
Hey there, Professional People-Pleasers (and Fellow Possums), Ever feel like life has you so beat that all you want to do is curl up...
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Embracing the Small Victories
Celebrate your small wins! Whether it's managing emotions or setting boundaries, these steps matter. Progress isn’t about perfection.
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Defining Trauma
Today we’re going to dive into something essential that often gets overlooked: defining trauma. The concept of trauma has been getting...
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Videos






Audio Meditations
5-Minute Breathing SpaceHannah Kanter, LICSW
00:00 / 05:04
5-Minute Beach Getaway Guided ImageryHannah Kanter, LICSW
00:00 / 04:54
Belly BreathingHannah Kanter, LICSW
00:00 / 09:26
Compass BreathingHannah Kanter, LICSW
00:00 / 21:30
The Success Pattern Guided ImageryHannah Kanter, LICSW
00:00 / 18:18
Sensational Gratitude - EarthHannah Kanter, LICSW
00:00 / 20:16
Simple Body Scan - 30 minutesHannah Kanter, LICSW
00:00 / 30:35
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