Although you might think self-love is automatic, it can be harder to cultivate than it seems. You might think, “Well, of course I love myself.” But what about when you mess up or make a big mistake? Do you define who you are and whether you love yourself by what you say and do?…
Successful intention-setting involves honest self-reflection, consideration of your values, and daily adherence to specific and achievable action steps.…
Shelby Schweigert recently joined Dakota Family Services, an outpatient behavioral health clinic, as the Clinic Director.…
PTSD can be frightening to experience, but the first step to recovery is understanding where it comes from and how it can be fixed.…
Medication for mental health diagnoses is a complex topic that can be overwhelming, but it also offers a lot of hope to those who are struggling to function in day-to-day life. Here is a breakdown of the basics of psychotropic medications to help you along your mental wellness journey.…
Mindfulness is about being in the moment. The benefits of mindfulness have been shown to be so great that many modern therapies have incorporated it into their practices. The most well-known use of mindfulness in therapy is with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, better known as DBT.…
If you are struggling with mental health symptoms, relationship issues due to communication challenges, moods, anger problems, or behaviors you want to change, consider exploring Cognitive Behavior Therapy. It is an effective way to retrain your brain to respond in healthy ways to daily events, interactions, and internal dialogue.…
Learn how physical and emotional pain function together, as well as how to seek treatment for both.…
Psychological testing can be an excellent tool to help you and your child's care provider understand your child's mental health needs. Here are some common questions about psychological testing for children.…
There are a handful of helpful techniques you can use to strengthen your child's confidence in facing their anxiety.…
Dakota Family Services provides an intensive, comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program to help adolescents manage and regulate their emotions and behaviors.…
Generations of children and adults with chronic emotional dysregulation leading to suicidality and self-harming behaviors have lacked effective treatment options. Early therapists and psychiatrists recognized the plight of these individuals, but due to the complexity of the illness and lack of scientific knowledge, they were unable to treat them successfully. Many were told they simply could not be helped.…
