Kaitlyn DeLeon, LPC
TIPP Skills: 4 Practical Ways to Utilize Temperature
Today we will be taking a deep dive into the temperature component of TIPP skills. TIPP skills are a group of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills that are utilized to improve emotional regulation. When trying to emotionally regulate, an individual is attempting to effectively manage and decrease the intensity of emotions and symptoms, during a difficult […]
What are TIPP skills?
Have you ever had a moment where you thought, “I didn’t handle that stressful situation in the best way”? Most can relate to reflecting on a stressful and not ideal situation, with a critical eye to their self-management. This can be difficult due to falling into our natural fight or flight responses. These are situations […]
Am I Burned Out or Depressed?
We’re fastly approaching that time of year where weekend schedules become packed, family gatherings increase, and workplace responsibilities build. And while the fall season is a wonderful time to celebrate holidays with loved ones and meet goals at work, we do need to be mindful of our mental and physical state. When schedules are busy […]
Clarifying Therapy Buzzwords
If you’re on social media, as most are nowadays, you’ve probably seen or heard several commonly misused therapeutic terms. Out of the various therapeutic terms, some of the most common ones that I’ve noticed are the following: narcissist, gaslighting, and trauma bonding. While these terms can be more readily understood by someone who is familiar […]
Avoiding Inner Experiences
Have you ever felt trapped by your own thoughts or emotions, and decide “not today, I’m not going to think or feel that”? An instant ease can be highly sought after, and pushing down the thoughts or emotions can feel like the only way to manage in day-to-day life. Avoiding inner experiences can be relieving. […]
The Biosocial Theory
One of the great mysteries of mental health is “how does it begin?”. While I was in my undergraduate studies, one of the main questions my professors enjoyed asking, is if mental health is based on nature or nurture. Several were polarized in their opinions, and would lean one way or the other. However, the […]
Cultivating a Sacred Space
Over the past few years, I’ve realized that the energy of your home can have a huge impact on your mental health. Now this isn’t a new concept. As we know, having a clean, organized, and comfortable space, can aid in promoting relaxation and ease. Home is not only a mental concept. It’s a physical […]
The Difficulty of Disordered Eating
Eating disorders are multi-layered and have differing components, such as behaviors, thoughts, and emotions and feelings. And while millions of people experience eating disorders, even more can experience the difficulty of disordered eating. Disordered eating is a component of eating disorders, but can still be present when a person is not fully diagnosable; but it […]
Exploring Core Beliefs
The thinking part of our minds is ever present. Along with the ability to think and focus on specific topics, our mind has the ability to create beliefs about the self that contributes to the essence of our being. Core beliefs are an essential aspect of the psyche that contributes to an individual’s difficulty in […]
Celebrate Pride Month
Summer is here and it’s truly a beautiful time of year. It’s a time to go outside, spend time with loved ones, and for the month of June, it’s time to celebrate PRIDE month! Pride month is here, and it’s a joyous time of the year. The first pride month began in 1970, on the […]