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Forgiveness and Letting Go

With many in the country celebrating Lent and looking forward to Easter, it is a good time to talk about forgiveness. Forgiveness is more than just a word; it is an action. Understanding Forgiveness Clinical Perspective: Forgiveness is not condoning the offense or excusing the offender. It is a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment, anger, and vengeance toward someone who has harmed you, regardless of whether they deserve it. It’s about freeing yourself from the grip of the past. Faith-Based Perspective: In our Christian faith, forgiveness is a core principle. It is a Godly attribute that humans […]

Healthy Boundaries: A DBT Approach to Enhancing Relationships and Self-Respect

By Sam Gaspard | October 8, 2024 | Abuse, Couples Counseling, Family, Personal Growth, Relationships

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), boundaries play a central role in fostering emotional well-being and creating fulfilling, respectful relationships. Learning how to set healthy boundaries can be life-changing, but it’s a skill that often takes practice. Understanding boundaries through the lens of DBT provides us with powerful tools to communicate more effectively, take care of ourselves, and maintain balance in our interactions with others. What Are Boundaries? Boundaries define where we end and where others begin. They’re the limits we set to protect our emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Think of boundaries as the guidelines for how we want to

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