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At Lotus Psychology Group, many of our therapy professionals have advanced training and experience working with individuals who are struggling with eating disorders. Depending on the individual’s needs and experiences, we may recommend specific approaches to therapy. In this blog, we’ll discuss the two most commonly used forms of therapy for eating disorders, cognitive behavioral […]

Being treated unkindly or cruelly by peers, coworkers, or even loved ones can take a toll. Bullying has a range of adverse effects, and the greatest impact is often on mental health and emotional wellbeing. In this blog, we’ll discuss the way that bullying can negatively impact an individual’s ability to lead a life that

Bipolar disorder is possibly the most misunderstood condition we work with as therapists. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, all the misinformation about bipolar disorder may leave you feeling worried. In this blog, we’ll debunk some common bipolar disorder myths and start uncovering the truth about this complex condition.

All emotions are healthy, and they all have their place and serve a purpose. When emotions overwhelm our ability to process them in safe and healthy ways, it can be beneficial to learn methods of coping and processing these strong feelings. Anger can be extremely intense, and it may be difficult to manage. If you

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes a wide range of effects. If you or your child have recently been diagnosed with ADHD, you may have some questions. In this blog, you can get the answers to frequently asked questions about ADHD. Does ADHD Only Impact Kids? Not at all. While ADHD is

There is no such thing as a bad emotion. Take a moment and let that sink in. Every emotion we feel is healthy, natural, and importantly, it’s trying to tell us something. It’s important to listen to our emotions and respond to them in health ways. When emotions become dysregulated, they can be harmful. No

Distress or just stress is uncomfortable and exhausting. For many people these feelings become overwhelming. Learning to manage distress with less difficulty alleviates a good deal of daily struggle, making it easier to live a comfortably and with greater satisfaction. In this blog we’ll talk about the dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skill of distress tolerance.

At the start of the year, we discussed dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in our blog. Last month, we discussed mindfulness, which is one of the skills developed through DBT. This month, we’re going to talk about thought restructuring, which may also be called cognitive restructuring. This aspect of DBT helps address unhelpful or harmful thoughts

We recently introduced a form of counseling called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in our blog. This form of therapy has many components and involves learning skills that help individuals navigate strong emotions and difficult times with greater ease. Over the next several months, we’re going to talk about each of these coping skills that are

The five love languages are often portrayed in media and discussed in everyday conversations with friends, but do love languages really impact our relationships? With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the subject of love is top of mind for many people, so there’s never a better time to start learning more about how we give