My Granddaughter Just Got Evicted
A family member sees her Loved One in a lot of trouble. She struggles with mental health issues as well as addiction. She just got evicted and ne…
Category: TREATMENT SUPPORTS & RESOURCES – Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
In a State of Permanent Crisis
Between overdoses and relapses, she and her daughter are in constant crisis mode. Annie Highwater responds with some thoughts about the emotional stor…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a compassionate and evidence-based treatment for those suffering. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a cognitive behavioral treatment th…
When It Rains It Pours
Member Shelleybobelly watched Module 7 on Caring for Yourself, but feels the examples given are not appropriate for her life. Between overdoses and re…
He’s Spending His Earnings on Drugs
Controlling an addicted loved one's access to money is a constant concern for the family. Some options exist to help 'control' their spending and the…
What Can We Do to Prevent Him from Spending His Earnings on Drugs?
It is a vastly different reality to be parenting a child at high risk of addiction. Faced with this situation, parents often feel torn between wanting…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Recovery Support
While DBT was originally designed for people with suicidal tendencies, it is effective for a host of conditions. DBT is typically taught in groups plu…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Recovery Support
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was designed for people with suicidal tendancies but has proven very effective during the recovery process. It is t…
All in All, She’s Moving Forward
This member's daughter has made vast improvements but isn't totally sober yet. Dominique Simon-Levine explores different treatment option…