Ah, ‘tis the season! College finals are wrapping up, AP exams are in full swing, and year books are being distributed, fresh off the printer. Around us, flowers are blooming, the sun is finally shining, and hoodies and jeans are being swapped out with shorts and boat shoes. That can only mean one thing- We’re… Continue reading A Therapist’s Tips for a Successful Summer Break
I've seen Disney Pixar address individual mental health topics before. But unlike these other movies, Encanto highlights the intricacies of family dynamics. The movie explains how family patterns can impact both individual mental health and overall family functioning. It's no wonder that I have brought up Encanto in nearly every family therapy session this week! So let's dig in: here are seven (and there are more but theres only so much time) family therapy themes that can be found in Disney's charming and poignant movie, Encanto!
Let's face it, family therapy is an unknown entity for most people! It is scary to lean into something that feels so unknown. We are debunking the 4 biggest myths about family therapy so you know what to expect when you begin family therapy.
Watch Laura's interview (or read the full transcript) with Sandstone Care, a treatment program in Rockville Maryland for teens and young adults with co-occuring substance use and mental health concerns. We talk about how DBT fits into substance use treatment as well as the basics of family therapy and the biosocial theory.
