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You're Doing a Good Job: Simple Skills to Practice Self-Compassion
It’s easy to be hard on ourselves, especially when we’re navigating the effects of trauma. But self-compassion is about treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding we would offer a friend. When we face our pain, it’s important to be gentle with ourselves. This means acknowledging our emotions without judgment and giving ourselves permission to feel whatever comes up.
May 201 min read


Grief vs. Depression: Understanding the Difference
Grief and depression can look similar, but they aren’t the same. Learn how to tell the difference—and why it matters.
Apr 153 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 312 min read


Political Anxiety? You’re Not Alone
Feeling anxious about history repeating itself? You're not alone. Here’s how to cope, take action, and find hope in uncertain times.
Mar 242 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 212 min read


Is Your “Unwind Time” Winding You Up?
What we do to relax matters, especially when we’re trying to heal from anxiety or trauma.
Sometimes, our downtime habits might inadvertently keep our stress response on high alert. If this resonates, it might be time to refresh your approach to relaxation as we enter into 2025 with a creative exercise inspired by Lisa Ferentz, LICSW, from her book Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors.
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Embracing DBT Skills with “Dear MAN” 🎶
I had a lot of fun rewriting the lyrics to Baby Got Back (missed it? Check it out here ) so I wanted to share another fun and creative...
Dec 3, 20242 min read


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


Worry Better Before Bed: Try This 15-Minute Hack!
We’ve all been there—lying in bed, staring at the ceiling while our minds go into overdrive, cycling through every worry imaginable. It’s...
Nov 12, 20242 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


The Hazards of Hormones
Struggling with intense mood swings before your period? It could be PMDD, not just PMS.
Sep 26, 20242 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


10 Books That Changed My Life
The 10 books that changed my life (thus far), in order of when I was exposed to them: Journey of Souls by Michael Newton, PhD You Can...
Jul 26, 20201 min read
Videos
Audio Meditations
5-Minute Breathing SpaceHannah Kanter, LICSW
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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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