Adult Children of Alcoholics Author: Lauren Purlee, LCSW, CADC – Clinical Coordinator of the Young Adult Substance Track Addiction is often talked about as a “family disease”. It’s possible you may have heard this phrase before; talked about on a television show or in a movie, maybe discussed in a class you’ve taken, or have […]
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What’s So Radical About Acceptance? Author: Megan Nogasky, MSW – Adult Milieu Therapist “Radical acceptance” is a term that comes from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is one of the core therapies used at Compass. As small as the phrase itself is—only two words!—it’s a challenging concept to grasp, and even more difficult to practice. […]
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Taking a Mindful Break Author: K.C. Kinney, LCSW – Associate Director Child PHP/IOP “It’s like she’s not even listening to me.” Does this sound familiar? Many parents say that when they are in the throes of a heated argument with their child, it can feel like talking to a brick wall. And they’re right! Our […]
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Learning to Accept and Utilize Emotions Author: Meagan Marsh, LCSW – Adolescent Group Therapist How many of us can recite the ABCs? How many of us know what a right angle is? The vast majority. Now, how many of us can identify 4 emotions we are experiencing in this moment? This is likely more of […]
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Family Philanthropy, a Win Win: Positive Effects of Volunteering on Family Mental Health Author: Maggie Nakachi, LCSW – Associate Director of Child PHP/IOP Parenting in today’s fast-pasted world can be a challenge. It seems like there have never been so many opportunities for families to get involved in just about any activity that interests them. […]
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Positive Psychology: Moving Beyond “Look on the Bright Side” Author: Taryn Konevich, LCSW, Associate Director of Adolescent After School IOP “Look on the bright side!” “Think positive!” “View the glass as half full.” One of the most invalidating, unhelpful experiences you can have when sharing about depression, anxiety, or even a bad day is being […]
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What is Resource Therapy? Author: Cordelia Grimes, LCSW – Resource Therapist The Resource Track is aimed to support patients with transitions, strengthen executive functioning skills, connect patients to support, explore their professional and personal identities, and empower them to add structure and meaning to their daily lives. Resource therapists work with the patients assigned to […]
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